2016 Volvo VN Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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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.
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Volvo VN Recalls
The 2016 Volvo VN has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Volvo dealership.
If you own a 2016 Volvo VN, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Volvo. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2016 Volvo VN recall repaired, contact your nearest Volvo dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Volvo VN has a total of 45 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Volvo VN recalls →
2016 Volvo VN Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo VN have?
The 2016 Volvo VN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Volvo VN recalls?
The 2016 Volvo VN recalls affect the following components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Are 2016 Volvo VN recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Volvo dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2016 Volvo VN has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.