CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VN trucks manufactured on August 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
- Risk
- An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Volvo, and will replace any defective ECM, free of charge. The recall began in October 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Cummins' number for this recall is C1698. Owners may also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1511.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Volvo VN trucks built on August 13, 2015, with specific Cummins engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse. When this happens, the engine can stall without warning.
An engine that stalls unexpectedly increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially when driving in traffic or on highways.
The repair is free. Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Volvo and will replace any defective ECM at no charge. Owners can contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 (recall C1698) or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall RVXX1511). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VN | 2016 |
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