Recall 15V630000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Report Date
20151007
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Consequence

Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 VOLVO VAH
2015 VOLVO VHD
2016 VOLVO VAH
2016 VOLVO VHD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.