2016 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 16V097000. NHTSA received the report on 17 Feb 2016. 18,116 units. Steering

Remedy of campaign 16V097000, in the NHTSA record

Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

Do-not-drive advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volvo VNL. The newest campaign is 18V668000. NHTSA received the report on 25 Sep 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V668000, in the NHTSA record

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 30,061 units in total.

18V66800025 Sep 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
17V53600029 Aug 2017Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
16V92800022 Dec 2016Service Brakes, Air
16V09500019 Feb 2016Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
16V09700017 Feb 2016SteeringAdvisory
15V02600022 Jan 2015Parking Brake / Driveline / Hydraulic / Actuator

18V668000Received 25 Sep 2018. 3,705 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1802. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2018.
17V536000Received 29 Aug 2017. 470 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1702.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 2017.
16V928000Received 22 Dec 2016. 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: 16 Feb 2017.
16V095000Received 19 Feb 2016. 2,053 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2016.
16V097000Received 17 Feb 2016. 18,116 units.
SteeringDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1602/RVXX1603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2016.
15V026000Received 22 Jan 2015. 170 units.
Parking Brake / Driveline / Hydraulic / Actuator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1501.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Mar 2015.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2016 Volvo VNL
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
AQ18005	Audit query	Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting	Communication	22 Oct 2018	4 Aug 2023
DP15006	Defect petition	Ride Quality	Suspension	28 Sep 2015	8 Apr 2016

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

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

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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NHTSA page of the 2016 Volvo VNLThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnl/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
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 2016 Volvo VNL?: 30,061 units in 6 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. 6 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Volvo VNL open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.