Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 18, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1405)
Premature Tire Failure
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
NHTSA ID: 14V740000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 115
Consequence Summary:
Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.22
November 18, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1406)
Eco-Roll may not Re-Engage Drivetrain
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
NHTSA ID: 14V739000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 6,234
Consequence Summary:
If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.77
September 11, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1404)
Incorrect Software Settings may cause Engine Stall
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 VNL and VNX trucks manufactured January 7, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and equipped with a D16 engine. Due to the engine control unit having an incorrect parameter setting in the software, the engine may stall.
NHTSA ID: 14V557000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1404.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.96
September 11, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1403)
Brake Caliper Bolts may be Improperly Tightened
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.
NHTSA ID: 14V555000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 3,175
Consequence Summary:
If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1403.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.14
June 20, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1402)
Active Braking may be Disabled
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
NHTSA ID: 14V356000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 1,025
Consequence Summary:
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.46
March 24, 2014
(Campaign #: RVXX1401)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V139000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 426
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1401.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.3
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