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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V928
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,127
Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin February 17, 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.
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