2013–2017 Volvo VNL & 2013–2017 Volvo VNM + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
💥 The risk
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1608.
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
- 16V928000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1608
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 5,547
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 16, 2017
- Built
- Apr 11, 2012 – Sep 27, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.