Recall 15V274000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date
20150511
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Safety Consequence

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1502.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 VOLVO VNM
2013 VOLVO VNM
2014 VOLVO VNM
2015 VOLVO VNM
2016 VOLVO VNM

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