2013-2017 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others recall: service brakes, air
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 22, 2016. It covers about 5,547 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,547
- reported
- Dec 22, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 16, 2017
- related complaints
- 3
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V928000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 16V928000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2017 Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM and others service brakes, air?
Yes. Recall 16V928000, reported on December 22, 2016, covers about 5,547 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V928000?
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.
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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