CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
Incorrect software controlling the electronic air dryer can allow oil and water to get into the brake system of these trucks. Contamination of the air brake system can affect braking performance.
Reduced braking performance raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Volvo will notify owners. The repair is free: an authorized dealer will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall number RVXX1608), and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 20132014201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNM | 20132014201520162017 |
| Volvo VNX | 2017 |