The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V557000·Announced 2014-09-11

Volvo Recalls 2015 VNL and VNX Trucks for Engine Stall Risk

Volvo is recalling 2015 VNL and VNX trucks because a software error may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2015 VNL and VNX trucks manufactured between January 7, 2014, and June 5, 2014. These vehicles are equipped with a D16 engine and are affected by an incorrect parameter setting in the engine control unit software.

The software defect may cause the engine to stall while the vehicle is in motion. An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 46 vehicles.

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL, VNX
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
46

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VNL
  • VNX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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