Recall Register

2014 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2014 Volvo VNL. The newest campaign is 16V928000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Dec 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air. NHTSA has 6 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 16V928000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 53,607 units in total.

  • 16V928000Service Brakes, Air
  • 15V634000Electrical System
  • 15V524000Service Brakes
  • 14V740000Tires
  • 14V739000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 14V555000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
  • 14V356000Forward Collision Avoidance / Crash Imminent Braking
  • 14V139000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 13V618000Seat Belts
  • 13V366000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
  • 13V268000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 13V102000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

  1. 16V928000Received . 5,547 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1608. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 15V634000Received . 101 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 15V524000Received . 2,854 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 14V740000Received . 115 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1405. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 14V739000Received . 6,234 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1406. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 14V555000Received . 3,175 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts to specification, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1403.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1403. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 14V356000Received . 1,025 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Crash Imminent Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1402. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 14V139000Received . 426 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1401.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1401. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 13V618000Received . 5,486 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1307. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 13V366000Received . 381 units.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1305.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1305. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 13V268000Received . 23,056 units.

    Power Train / Clutch Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 13V102000Received . 5,207 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1301. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

6 complaints, 9 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2014 Volvo VNL: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Visibility/Wiper1
Power Train1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Wheels1
Tires1
Steering1
Structure1
Engine1
Unknown or Other1
Complaints that report a crash
1
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
9 Jun 2017

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2014 Volvo VNL, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2014, with 3 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2014 Volvo VNL
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
AQ18005Audit queryDiscrepancies in Required CFR ReportingCommunication22 Oct 20184 Aug 2023
DP15006Defect petitionRide QualitySuspension28 Sep 20158 Apr 2016
PE13002Preliminary evaluationStop Lamp Switch SignalPower Train / Automatic Transmission7 Feb 20133 Jul 201313V268000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19901
  2. 19911
  3. 19921
  4. 19931
  5. 19941
  6. 19951
  7. 19961
  8. 19974
  9. 19985
  10. 19995
  11. 20004
  12. 20018
  13. 20027
  14. 20039
  15. 20046
  16. 20056
  17. 20067
  18. 20079
  19. 200812
  20. 20094
  21. 20104
  22. 201112
  23. 201214
  24. 201314
  25. 201412
  26. 20159
  27. 20166
  28. 20175
  29. 20185
  30. 20198
  31. 20209
  32. 20217
  33. 20227
  34. 20233
  35. 20247
  36. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2014 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnl/2014/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Volvo Trucks North America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2014 Volvo VNL?
53,607 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNL have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL, model years 1990 to 2025. 12 of them name the 2014 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2014 Volvo VNL name most often?
Visibility/Wiper: 1 of 9 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Volvo VNL open?
No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.