NHTSA recall 16V-928 (16V928000)
service brakes, air recall reported December 22, 2016 - about 5,547 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V928000
- Also written as
- 16V-928
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1608
- Reported
- December 22, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,547
- Component
- service brakes, air
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-928 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.