Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 20, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1510)
10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
NHTSA ID: 15V682000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.86
October 19, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1511)
Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VN trucks manufactured on August 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
NHTSA ID: 15V672000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Volvo, and will replace any defective ECM, free of charge. The recall began in October 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Cummins' number for this recall is C1698. Owners may also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1511.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1507)
Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
NHTSA ID: 15V643000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 669
Consequence Summary:
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.84
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1508/RVXX1509)
Ball Joints may Fail due to Corrosion
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
NHTSA ID: 15V651000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 14,934
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.95
October 8, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1506)
Electric Auxiliary Power Units may Fall from Truck
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V634000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 101
Consequence Summary:
If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.44
October 7, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1505)
Headlamps Do Not Meet Requirements/FMVSS 108
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 15V630000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 1,669
Consequence Summary:
Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.27
August 17, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1504)
Trim Panel may Restrict Trailer Hand Brake Release
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
NHTSA ID: 15V524000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,854
Consequence Summary:
If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.87
August 17, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1503)
Draglink Ball Socket Boot Damage
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
NHTSA ID: 15V523000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,319
Consequence Summary:
Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.32
May 11, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1502)
Vent Tube Detaching From the Breather
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
NHTSA ID: 15V274000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 185
Consequence Summary:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 22, 2015
(Campaign #: RVXX1501)
Internal Rubber Diaphragm Incomplete Attachment
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
NHTSA ID: 15V026000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 170
Consequence Summary:
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.65
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