Recall 16V928000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Report Date
20161222
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Affected Vehicles
11 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 VOLVO VNL
2013 VOLVO VNM
2014 VOLVO VNL
2014 VOLVO VNM
2015 VOLVO VNL
2015 VOLVO VNM
2016 VOLVO VNL
2016 VOLVO VNM
2017 VOLVO VNL
2017 VOLVO VNM
2017 VOLVO VNX

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