Volvo Vah recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 7, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Trucks North America recalls 2015–2016 Volvo Vah, Vhd

Recall number

15V630000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,669 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.