NHTSA Recall 16V393000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 136 vehicles. It affects 2017 Volvo Vnl.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V393000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1604 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | June 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 11, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Trucks) is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1604.
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 16V393000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vnl | 2017 |
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.