NHTSA Recall 15V630000: Headlights (exterior lighting)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,669 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vah.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V630000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1505 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS |
| Report received | October 7, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 19, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V630000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.