Recall 16V928000: 2013–2017 Volvo VNM and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 22, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Potentially affected
- 5,547vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2017
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Volvo VNL7 complaints
- 2014 Volvo VNL8 complaints
- 2015 Volvo VNL5 complaints
- 2016 Volvo VNL12 complaints
- 2017 Volvo VNL0 complaints
- 2013 Volvo VNM0 complaints
- 2014 Volvo VNM0 complaints
- 2015 Volvo VNM0 complaints
- 2016 Volvo VNM0 complaints
- 2017 Volvo VNM0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.