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Volvo recall RVXX1605

Volvo calls it RVXX1605. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V467000 on Jun 27, 2016: suspension on the 2013 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo model, 129 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
16V4670002013 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo modelSuspensionJun 27, 2016129high
Problem Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated. Risk The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V467000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RVXX1605 is the number Volvo assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V467000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RVXX1605 the same recall as 16V467000?

Yes. RVXX1605 is Volvo’s own number for it; 16V467000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RVXX1605 cover?

2013 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo model, 129 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RVXX1605 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.