2013 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2013 Volvo VNM. The newest campaign is 16V928000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Dec 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
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
9 campaigns, newest first. 59,698 units in total.
- 16V928000Service Brakes, Air
- 16V467000Suspension / Front
- 15V643000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
- 15V524000Service Brakes
- 15V274000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 14V139000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 13V268000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
- 13V102000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 12V036000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
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: .
16V467000Received . 129 units.
Suspension / Front
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers. The affected axles will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1605.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1605. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V643000Received . 669 units.
Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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: .
15V274000Received . 185 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1502.
Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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: .
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: .
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: .
12V036000Received . 21,625 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Volvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. A permanent remedy has been developed and notification to owners began on april 27, 2012. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1202. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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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
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQ18005 | Audit query | Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting | Communication | 22 Oct 2018 | 4 Aug 2023 | |
| PE13002 | Preliminary evaluation | Stop Lamp Switch Signal | Power Train / Automatic Transmission | 7 Feb 2013 | 3 Jul 2013 | 13V268000 |
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.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2013 Volvo VNMThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2013 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnm/2013/. 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
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Volvo Trucks North America
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Volvo VNM?
- 59,698 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNM have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNM, model years 1990 to 2017. 9 of them name the 2013 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Volvo VNM open?
- No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.