2016 VOLVO VNL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 VOLVO VNL has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering and braking systems arising from factory defects. The vehicle is also subject to recalls addressing suspension corrosion, engine cooling, and air brake contamination.
The recalls involve multiple vehicle systems posing potential safety risks. They address defects in components such as the parking brake actuator, diesel engine fuel line, air brakes, suspension ball joints, and the steering system.
Recalls- Parking brake actuator. NHTSA recall 15V026000 affects 170 vehicles. A rubber diaphragm inside the Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 actuator may be incompletely attached, causing internal air leaks. This can lead to brake drag, overheated brakes, and fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the actuator as needed free of charge.
- Engine fuel line. NHTSA recall 18V668000 covers 3,705 trucks with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. A restricted fuel pump cooling circuit screen can cause the fuel line to burst downhill. Fuel leakage creates roadway hazards and risks engine stall without warning. Dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt with a dual screen version free of charge.
- Air brake system. NHTSA recall 16V928000 involves 5,547 trucks. Incorrect electronic air dryer software allows oil and water contamination of the brake system, impairing braking performance. Dealers will reprogram the control module and replace the air dryer filter free of charge.
- Suspension ball joints. NHTSA recall 16V095000 affects 2,053 vehicles with USK non-greasable drag links. Corrosion of upper and lower control arm ball joints may lead to accelerated wear and potential failure. Ball joint failure could cause complete loss of steering. Drag links will be replaced free of charge.
- Steering shaft roll pin. NHTSA recall 16V097000 involves 18,116 trucks. Missing roll pins or improperly tightened bolts on steering shafts can cause shafts to separate, resulting in total steering loss. The manufacturer advises not to drive affected vehicles until repairs are completed. Interim and final remedies are available free of charge.
- Steering tie rod assembly. NHTSA recall 17V536000 concerns 470 trucks. The castellated nut on Dana Spicer steer axles may be improperly torqued, allowing tie rods to loosen and potentially disconnect from the steering knuckle. Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut or replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly if needed free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to steering or braking defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help evaluate potential claims arising from safety-related defects and ongoing repair difficulties.
2016 VOLVO VNL Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
30061
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 VOLVO VNL
3705 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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.
Risk: 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.
2016 VOLVO VNL
470 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 VOLVO VNL
18116 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
2016 VOLVO VNL
2053 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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.
Risk: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 VOLVO VNL
5547 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Risk: If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 VOLVO VNL
170 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.