2014 VOLVO VNM Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 VOLVO VNM has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various recall campaigns, mainly involving brake systems, power train components, and seat belt functionality.
Eleven recalls impact systems such as electrical wiring, clutch assembly, seat belts, forward collision avoidance, service brakes, automatic transmission, engine components, and air brake contamination. These recalls address potential safety risks ranging from fire hazards to increased crash risk due to component failure or faulty software.
Recalls- Electrical system cables. NHTSA recall 13V102000 affects 5,207 vehicles with a remotely mounted battery disconnect switch that may loosen and cause cable chafing. This can lead to battery cable overheating and a potential fire. Dealers will replace and relocate the switch.
- Clutch disengagement switch. Recall 13V268000 involves 23,056 trucks missing a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Loss of signal can prevent automatic clutch disengagement when braking, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair as needed.
- Seat belt buckles. Recall 13V618000 covers 5,486 vehicles with IMMI-brand L9 buckles that may partially engage latch plates making belts hard to unlatch, potentially hindering emergency exit. Dealers will inspect and replace buckles if necessary.
- Forward collision braking. Recall 14V356000 affects 1,025 trucks with enhanced cruise control that can disable active braking, preventing automatic brake activation and raising crash risk. Dealers will update software at no cost.
- Disc brake caliper bolts. Recall 14V555000 involves 3,175 vehicles with inadequately torqued bolts on disc brake calipers. Caliper detachment can cause vehicle pull and increase crash risk. Dealers will tighten bolts to specification.
- Automatic transmission Eco-Roll. Recall 14V739000 includes 6,234 trucks where the drivetrain may fail to re-engage after using Eco-Roll, lengthening stopping distance. Software updates will be installed free of charge.
- Engine intake manifold sensor. Recall 14V139000 impacts 426 vehicles with certain Cummins Westport engines where freezing condensation can disrupt sensor function, risking fire or injury. Cummins service centers will reprogram the engine control module.
- Trailer hand brake handle. Recall 15V524000 covers 2,854 trucks with a trim panel cutout that may restrict trailer brake handle return. This can cause brake dragging, wheel overheating, fire risk, or tire blowout. Dealers will modify the trim panel slot.
- Engine crankcase pressure. Recall 15V274000 affects 185 trucks with a vent tube assembly detachment risk that may expose engine oil to hot surfaces, increasing fire hazard. Dealers will secure the elbow and reprogram ECM software.
- Air brake system contamination. Recall 16V928000 involves 5,547 trucks with incorrect air dryer control software that allows oil and water contamination in brakes, degrading performance and raising crash risk. Dealers will update software and replace filters.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues affecting safety features should consider their rights under state lemon laws for further assistance.
2014 VOLVO VNM Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
53195
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 VOLVO VNM
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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
185 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
2014 VOLVO VNM
2854 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
426 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
6234 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 VOLVO VNM
3175 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
1025 vehicles affected
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
5486 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
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."
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
23056 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 VOLVO VNM
5207 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
Risk: Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.