Recall 17V258 affects 65 2015-2017 Volvo Vhd trucks for an incorrect GAWR certification label. Corrected label and instructions are free from Volvo.
Volvo is recalling 65 2015-2017 Vhd trucks because the certification label lists the wrong gross axle weight rating for the pusher or tag axle. An incorrect rating can lead an operator to overload the truck and raise crash risk, and Volvo dealers will correct the label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2015-2017 Volvo Vhd truck is the weight-rating label that tells an owner, upfitter, or service shop how the truck is certified. One key line is the Gross Axle Weight Rating, or GAWR, for the pusher or tag axle, which is the maximum certified load for that axle.
On affected trucks, that pusher or tag axle rating was printed too high. Volvo traced the problem to spare pusher or tag tires being counted into the label calculation. That extra tire value raised the printed axle rating above the value the axle configuration should have carried, so the label did not match the truck's correct certified information.
There is no warning sign before failure. The truck does not have a broken part that announces the problem; the issue is incorrect information on the incomplete vehicle information label. Owners find it by checking the label against the recall repair, which replaces the label with correct information.
Who's affected?
The same vehicle label issue is listed for 2015, 2016, and 2017 Vhd trucks.
| 2015 Volvo Vhd | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Vhd | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Volvo Vhd | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 65 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect GAWR information leaves the operator with the wrong weight rating. Loading the vehicle beyond its rated capacity increases the risk of a crash. Use the corrected label and instructions before carrying heavy loads. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2017 Volvo Vhd is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to get the free corrected certification label if you do not have it.
- Affix the corrected certification label using Volvo's instructions so the pusher or tag axle GAWR is listed correctly.
- Reference recall number 17V258 when you call the dealer or Volvo customer service.
- Avoid loading the truck based on the old label until the corrected GAWR label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Volvo provides a corrected certification label and instructions for placing it on the truck. If you prefer dealer help, a Volvo technician can confirm the label location and make sure the new Gross Axle Weight Rating label is affixed correctly. The corrected label is free under the recall. Volvo has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for a related label correction. Keep any repair order or payment paperwork and contact Volvo customer service or the service desk to ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 18, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 21, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| April 21, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 15, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 16, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 16, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V258?
Recall 17V258 covers 65 2015-2017 Volvo Vhd trucks with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label for the pusher or tag axle. Volvo provides a corrected label and instructions for applying it to the truck free of charge.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Volvo Vhd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V258. If it is, contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or a franchised Volvo dealer and ask for the corrected certification label for recall RVXX1701.
Does the recall label correction cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Volvo provides the corrected certification label and installation instructions free of charge. Keep the instructions with your records after the new label is applied.
What is the safety risk from recall 17V258?
The risk is an overload caused by wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating information on the certification label. If the operator loads the truck using the incorrect rating, the vehicle can exceed its proper axle limit, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this Volvo Vhd used?
The free recall correction still applies. Recall coverage follows the truck, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volvo Vhd is included, then reference recall 17V258 or Volvo recall RVXX1701 when you contact Volvo.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V258000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-528-6586 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
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