NHTSA Recall 16V928000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V928000; Date: Dec. 22, 2016
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNL; 2015 Volvo VNL; 2016 Volvo VNL; 2017 Volvo VNL; 2013 Volvo VNM; 2014 Volvo VNM; 2015 Volvo VNM; 2016 Volvo VNM; 2017 Volvo VNM; 2017 Volvo VNX
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 5,547
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 16, 2017
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