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NHTSARecalled May 11, 2015 · #15V274000

Vent Tube Detaching From the Breather

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Vent Tube Detaching From the Breather
  • 2012-2016 VNM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
2016 VNM
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice