VOLVO VNM 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V274000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-06-12 | 2015-05-11 | 2015-05-11 |
Production Dates: 2011-03-21 - 2015-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1502
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 185
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
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.
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.
