CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Trucks) is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1604.
- 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 engine control modules in these trucks may develop an internal electrical short. This can blow a fuse and cause the engine to stall without the ability to restart it.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, especially if it happens while the truck is moving or in traffic.
The repair is free. Cummins dealers will replace the existing engine control module with a new one at no charge, and Cummins will notify affected owners. You can contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall number RVXX1604). Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 2017 |
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