2008 Volvo VNL & 2008 Volvo VT recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (dpf) 'inhibit' function being disabled. The 'inhibit' function is a means for the driver to stop a dpf regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation.
💥 The risk
If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will change the control parameters. The recall began on february 15, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V028000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX0708
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 798
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 15, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0708.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.