Volvo Recalls 2013-2017 Trucks Due to Brake System Contamination Risk
Volvo is recalling certain 2013-2017 VNL, VNM, and 2017 VNX trucks because incorrect software may allow oil and water to contaminate the brake system, potentially affecting braking performance.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the brake system, which is a critical safety component, and the source explicitly states that braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. The recall involves 5,547 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLVO VNM, VNX, VNL
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,547
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 (3)
- VNM
- VNX
- VNL
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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