The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V393000·Announced 2016-06-01

Volvo Recalls 2017 VNL Trucks Due to Engine Stall Risk

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 136 model year 2017 VNL trucks because an engine control module defect may cause an unexpected engine stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 increasing 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 2017 VNL trucks manufactured between March 15, 2016, and April 20, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using specific engine control modules (ECM). A total of 136 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The engine control modules may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow. This results in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
136

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 (1)

  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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