VOLVO VNM 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V274000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VNM 2016
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

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

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.