2017 Volvo VNM recalls (2)

Every 2017 Volvo VNM recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 16V928000

  Dec 22, 2016Service Brakes, Air

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

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

  Fix

  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.

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• Steering · NHTSA 16V097000

  Feb 17, 2016SteeringDo not drive

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.

  Fix

  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.

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2017 Volvo VNM complaints and service bulletins

Volvo has issued at least 201 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

• Engine and Engine Cooling (84)
• Electrical System (54)
• Equipment (25)
• Power Train (23)
• Unknown Or Other (12)
• Fuel System, Gasoline (10)

Read Volvo VNM owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Volvo VNM

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
  AQ18005Opened Oct 22, 2018Closed Aug 4, 2023

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