The 2019 Volvo VAH has 4 recalls, the most serious being a passenger seat belt anchor that can fail in a crash and allow the belt to pull free, leaving the occupant unrestrained.
Two of the remaining recalls describe the same underlying issue: the t-bolt clasps securing the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened during assembly, deforming the strap material around the anchor point. Over time, the t-bolt can pull free entirely, dropping the air tank onto the road where it becomes a hazard for other vehicles. If the tank detaches while still on the truck, the transmission loses its air supply and can stop shifting, which can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle or be unable to respond to traffic. There is also a separate electrical concern in the transmission circuit, where a fuse can blow and cut power to the transmission's shifting system, producing the same result: a truck that cannot change gears and becomes difficult or impossible to maneuver safely in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt anchor may fail because the floor underneath it isn't reinforced enough to hold it securely.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer to reinforce the seat belt anchor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the transmission air tank straps may have been over-tightened, causing the straps to warp and the air tank to fall loose. A detached air tank stops transmission shifting.
What the fix does
Volvo will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, who will inspect the straps and replace them if damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The t-bolt fasteners on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, causing the strap to deform where the fastener is anchored.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air tank strap and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, which prevents the transmission from shifting gears.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission circuit fuse if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
