Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Volvo Trucks North America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20151204
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180726
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3705
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20181121
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date
20180925
Record Creation Date
20181001
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence Summary
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.
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.