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VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421 — 2019 Volvo VNL

Recorded with New Star Cargo Inc · USDOT 4437686

3 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN4V4NC9EH5KN201421
Model year2019
MakeVolvo
ModelVNL
Vehicle typeTRUCK TRACTOR
License platesOH V483170 (Ohio)
IN 2274323 (Indiana)
Inspection window2025-01-02 to 2026-07-25

Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history

These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2026-07-254V4NC9EH5KN201421OH V483170NEW STAR CARGO INC · USDOT 4437686
2025-01-024V4NC9EH5KN201421IN 2274323KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 428823

Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

New Star Cargo Inc Active

USDOT
4437686
MC
1746968
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Harrisburg, PA
Power units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections (24 mo)
17
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
36.4%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.

This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).

VIN
4V4NC9EH5KN201421
Year/Make
2019 Volvo
Inspections
2
Open recalls
3

What this means

4V4NC9EH5KN201421 is a 2019 Volvo VNL operated by New Star Cargo Inc (USDOT 4437686). License plates on its inspection records: OH V483170, IN 2274323. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 3 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2019 Volvo VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4NC9EH5KN201421. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-02 and 2026-07-25. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-25) was in Georgia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Unsafe Driving (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Unsafe Driving covers speeding, improper lane changes and other moving violations.

Operator history

This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Knight Transportation Inc (USDOT 428823) on 2025-01-02 — 1 inspection, none out of service; New Star Cargo Inc (USDOT 4437686) on 2026-07-25 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

3 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2019 Volvo VNL platform. The most recent, 19V510000, concerns volvo trucks north america (volvo trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 vah, vhd, vnl, and vnr vehicles. the t-bolt clasps on the transmis… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeVOLVO TRUCK
ModelVNL
Model Year2019
Vehicle TypeTRUCK
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassTruck-Tractor
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier
ManufacturerVOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityNEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateVIRGINIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelD13
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L12.8
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type6x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Unsafe Driving1— Minor
Fatigued Driving (HOS)1— Minor
Vehicle Maintenance0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
Operated by NEW STAR CARGO INC (DOT 4437686)Last seen 2026-07-25
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in Georgia · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate OH V483170
Operated by KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC (DOT 428823)Last seen 2025-01-02
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in New Mexico · Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate IN 2274323
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by New Star Cargo Inc
Nearby VINs in our inspection database
3 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
19V510000

Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.

Risk: The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, 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 t

NHTSA Campaign
18V811000

Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body

Risk: Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, instructing them to take their vehicles to Bridgestone Tire or Volvo Truck service centers for inspection and replacement, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer

NHTSA Campaign
18V542000

Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.

Risk: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421 decode to?
VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421 decodes to a 2019 Volvo VNL — body: Truck-Tractor; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: D13; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421 have a clean inspection record?
Across 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-02 and 2026-07-25, this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
Which carriers have operated VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421?
Our records show this VIN under 2 different USDOT numbers: New Star Cargo Inc (USDOT 4437686), Knight Transportation Inc (USDOT 428823).
Are there recalls on VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421?
3 NHTSA recalls match the 2019 Volvo VNL make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 4V4NC9EH5KN201421?
FMCSA inspection records list these plates for this vehicle: OH V483170 (Ohio), IN 2274323 (Indiana).

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