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Volvo VNL air tank bolts may break, dropping tank

NHTSA campaign 22V896000 · Reported 2022-12-06 · Volvo Trucks North America

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The notice does not tell owners to park the truck, but a tank falling onto the highway could cause a crash for you or other drivers, so have the fasteners replaced promptly.

What's wrong, in plain English

These trucks carry an air tank that stores compressed air for the brakes. The bolts holding the tank's bracket were tightened too much at the factory and may have already cracked or broken. If enough of them fail, the tank can come loose and fall off the truck onto the road, where it becomes a hazard for you and for traffic behind you. Your dealer will put in new fasteners at no charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your truck is covered.
2. Contact your Volvo Trucks dealer or customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX2205.
3. Schedule the fastener replacement — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

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.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Summary
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.
Safety risk
Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.

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