NHTSA Recall 14V356000: Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance) and adaptive cruise control (forward collision avoidance)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,025 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vnl.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V356000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1402 |
| Components | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL |
| Report received | June 20, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
Safety risk
If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V356000
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.