NHTSA Recall 18V811000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V811000; Date: Nov. 15, 2018
rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2019 Volvo VHD; 2019 Volvo VNL
Component: Tire
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:
volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain 2019 volvo vnl and vhd trucks, equipped with bridgestone m854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, bridgestone m860a tires with date code 2518, and bridgestone m864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65r22.5. the sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."
How to Fix:
volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to bridgestone tire or volvo truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 21, 2018. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1803.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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