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Volvo VNM Recall 15V274: Engine oil can leak onto hot parts and cause fire

NHTSA campaign 15V274, reported May 11, 2015, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2012-2016 Volvo VNM trucks built between March 2011 and April 2015 may have a problem with the vent tube assembly. Excessive engine crankcase pressure can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather. When that happens, engine oil can reach hot surfaces.

If engine oil contacts a hot surface, the risk of fire increases. Volvo will notify owners, and authorized dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with software that adjusts engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressure. These repairs are free of charge.

If you own an affected truck, contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX1502. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V274Volvo Trucks North America
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

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