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Volvo VNL Trucks Fuel Line May Burst

NHTSA campaign 18V668000 · Reported Sep 25, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America

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If the fuel line bursts, fuel can leak onto the road, creating a hazard for other motorists. The notice also states the engine may stall without warning and be unable to restart afterward, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V668000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 25, 2018
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain drives, such as going down a long, steep hill, a screen inside the fuel pump's cooling circuit can become blocked or restricted. If that screen is restricted, the fuel line may burst. This is a problem with the fuel system on these trucks that only shows up in certain driving conditions, like extended downhill grades.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is included.
2. Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or your dealer.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V668000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Volvo VNL
2019 Volvo VNL

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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.
Safety risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.