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NHTSA Recall 16V928000: Service brakes, air

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,547 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Volvo Vnl.

5,547
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2017
owners notified (February 16)
NHTSA campaign16V928000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX1608
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedDecember 22, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 16, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 16V928000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Volvo Vnm2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Volvo Vnx2017

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.