NHTSA recall 18V-766 (18V766000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 30, 2018 - about 4,625 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V766000
- Also written as
- 18V-766
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1804
- Reported
- October 30, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,625
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. 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."
Why it is dangerous
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-766 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.