VOLVO VNM 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V928000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VNM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-16 2016-12-22 2016-12-22

Production Dates: 2012-04-11 - 2016-09-27

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1608

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5547

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.