Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #16V928000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V928000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2013-2017 vnl and vnm trucks and certain model year 2017 vnx trucks Includes 5,547 affected units, Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2017 vnl and vnm trucks and certain model year 2017 vnx trucks

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V928000
Report Received Date: 2016-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Brake system contamination due to oil and water
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 5,547

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1608
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 88.37

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NHTSA ID: 16V928000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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