2016 VOLVO VN Recalls

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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 15V672000

Report Date

19/10/2015

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Consequence: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy / 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.

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 15V682000

Report Date

20/10/2015

Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Consequence: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 VOLVO VN have?

The 2016 VOLVO VN currently has 2 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 VOLVO VN recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 VOLVO VN vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local VOLVO dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 VOLVO VN has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.