Report Date
Mar 24, 2014
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
5

Defect Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

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Safety Consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1401.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 VOLVO VNL
2013 VOLVO VNM
2014 VOLVO VNL
2014 VOLVO VNM
2015 VOLVO VNL

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.