2012-2016 Volvo VNM recall: engine

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on May 11, 2015. It covers about 185 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 185
reported: May 11, 2015
owners notified: Jun 12, 2015

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V274000

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNM 2012-2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Questions about recall 15V274000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Volvo VNM engine?

Yes. Recall 15V274000, reported on May 11, 2015, covers about 185 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V274000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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