There have been 4 safety recalls for the Volvo VNX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo VNX.
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: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo VNL, 2017 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM, 2017 Volvo VNM, 2016 Volvo VNX, 2017 Volvo VNX |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 vnl, vnx, and vnm trucks manufactured from may 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNL, 2015 Volvo VNX, 2016 Volvo VNX |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR |
| Recall Summary: Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 vnx and vnl trucks manufactured from may 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain haldex life seal type 30/30 long stroke air brake actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volvo VNL, 2015 Volvo VNX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: Volvo trucks north America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 vnl and vnx trucks manufactured January 7, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and equipped with a d16 engine. Due to the engine control unit having an incorrect parameter setting in the software, the engine may stall. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 22, 2016 | Air Brake | 5,547 |
| Feb. 17, 2016 | Steering | 18,116 |
| Jan. 22, 2015 | Parking Brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | 170 |
| Sep. 11, 2014 | Electrical System: Software | 46 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo VNX | 2 |
| 2016 Volvo VNX | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo VNX | 2 |