Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 22, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1608)
Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
NHTSA ID: 16V928000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,547
Consequence Summary:
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.37
December 22, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1607)
Premature Axle Hub Failure
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
NHTSA ID: 16V927000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, 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 RVXX1607.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 13, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1606)
Ball Joints may Fail due to Corrosion
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
NHTSA ID: 16V735000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 4,177
Consequence Summary:
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.89
June 27, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1605)
Front Steer Axle may Fracture
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
NHTSA ID: 16V467000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 129
Consequence Summary:
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.95
June 1, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1604)
Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
Volvo Trucks North America (Trucks) is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
NHTSA ID: 16V393000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 136
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 19, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1601)
Ball Joints may Fail due to Corrosion
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that 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: 16V095000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 2,053
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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.12
February 17, 2016
(Campaign #: RVXX1602/RVXX1603)
Steering Shaft May Disconnect from Junction Box
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
NHTSA ID: 16V097000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 18,116
Consequence Summary:
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 98.75
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