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NHTSA Recall 08V028000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 798 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vnl.

798
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (February 15)
NHTSA campaign08V028000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX0708
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedJanuary 24, 2008
Owner notificationFebruary 15, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (dpf) 'inhibit' function being disabled. The 'inhibit' function is a means for the driver to stop a dpf regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation.

Safety risk

If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will change the control parameters. The recall began on february 15, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0708.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V028000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2008
Volvo Vt2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.