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NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 2016 · #16V928000

Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Brake System Contamination Due to Oil and Water
  • 2013-2017 VNL and VNM
  • 2017 VNX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
2017 VNL, 2017 VNX
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice