2018 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 VOLVO VNL
The 2018 VOLVO VNL has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (3 complaints), Steering (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 16,568 vehicles.
Recall 20V384000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 89 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
View full details →Recall 19V208000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 11,089 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
Consequence: If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The recall...
View full details →Recall 19V509000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 235 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
Consequence: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 19V032000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 1,450 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1901.
View full details →Recall 18V668000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 3,705 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLVO VNL
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLVO VNL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a Volvo 2018 VNL64 Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut down while driving at various speeds. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the high pressure fuel pump filter, the differential pressure sensor, the rear wire harness were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission failures and would fail to respond intermittently while reversing. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 537,850.
The contact owns a 2018 Volvo VNL Truck. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lunging forward and failed to properly respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no additional information provided. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the power train warning light illuminated a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 600,000.
The contact owns a Volvo 2018 VNL64 Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut down while driving at various speeds. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the high pressure fuel pump filter, the differential pressure sensor, the rear wire harness were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing transmission failures and would fail to respond intermittently while reversing. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 537,850.
The contact owns a 2018 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, the clutch failed to disengage. The contact also stated that after decelerating, he depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle rolled back. The contact stated that the check warning light illuminated, indicating to check the transmission at the next stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: DTC-P107538 (Throttle Actuator Control Module) however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the clutch needed to fail 5 more times before the vehicle would be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 574,000.
2019 COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT UNEVEN WEARING OF THE FRONT TIRES THEY CHECKED ALIGNMENT THEN SAME COMPLAINT IN MARCH 2020 NO DEFECTS FIND THEN IN JULY 02 2020 I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF VIBRATION , AFTER INSPECTION THEY FOUND PLASTIC BUSHINGS FOR BOTH KINGPINS WORN OUT AND REPLACED AS WHOLE SETS. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT PREMATURE FAILURE COMPONENTS AT 300000 MILES DUE TO USE OF PLASTIC BUSHINGS BY MANUFACTURER. TRUCK WAS USED ON HIGHWAYS NOT AS A VOCATIONAL TRUCK
Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLVO VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-778 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P02FA US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 (GHG17) Emissions
KC-401 — EQUIPMENT
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P24F600 Or P24F700 - US14+OBD15 Emissions And Newer, Model Year 2016 And Newer
KC-301 — VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Volvo Chassis - VNL 860 (77" Sleeper) - Headliner Sagging Around Skylight; Headliner Reinforcement Kit, Installation Information And Instructions - Model Years 2018 And 2019
KC-342 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Parts Supersession; New Part Numbers For SCR Muffler/Canister - All One Box And Two Box Configurations EXCEPT Turbo Compound - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions, Model Years 2018 And 2019
KC-2086 — EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - Model VN - Updated Chassis Fairing DEF Door Magnet/Plate
KC-147 — SEATS
Volvo Chassis - VN Models - Seat Lumbar Support Broken; Seat Back Replacement - Model Year 2018
KC-544 — EQUIPMENT
Model Year 2017, 2018 - ** Tech Tip ** TT - 000 - 2017 GPS Inoperative Message In DID ( Driver Information Display ) - Telematics Gateway ( TGW )
KC-825 — STRUCTURE
Volvo Chassis - VNL Models - Water Leak In Headliner Area, Sun Visor Leak Repair - Model Years 2018 And 2019
KC-825 — EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - VNL Models - Water Leak In Headliner Area, Sun Visor Leak Repair - Model Years 2018 And 2019
K93394430 — ENGINE
Engine Brake - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1021-11 Volvo Compression Brake (VCB) Control Circuit Short To Ground - US17+OBD16 Through US17+OBD19 Emissions, Model Years 2018 To 2020
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 VOLVO VNL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL
- 2013 VOLVO VNL — 7 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VNL — 11 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VNL — 6 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VNL — 15 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VNL (current)
- 2019 VOLVO VNL — 6 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNL — 5 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VNL — 4 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VNL — 1 complaint
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