2016 VOLVO VAH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLVO VAH
The 2016 VOLVO VAH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VAH
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VAH, potentially affecting up to 2,988 vehicles.
Recall 15V630000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,669 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
View full details →Recall 15V523000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball...
Consequence: Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO VAH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO VAH.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO VAH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO VAH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO VAH
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO VAH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 826-7 202601 — ENGINE
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Crankcase Ventilation (CCV ) Oil Leaks - Technical Service Bulletin V-257-006 - US14 And US15 Emissions.
CBR-731 202409 — POWER TRAIN
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
KC-690 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0128, Diagnostic And Repair - US14+OBD15, Common Model Year 2016
KC-690 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0128, Diagnostic And Repair - US14+OBD15, Common Model Year 2016
KC-429 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P208A Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13 And US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Years 2015 And 2016
KC-197 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P20CF, Diagnosis And Repair - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016
KC-88 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volvo Chassis - Without Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS ) - Intermittent Brief Loss Of Throttle, Possible Data Link Codes - Technical Service Bulletin V-776-002 - US14+OBD13 Through US14+OBD16 Emissions, Commonly Model Years 2015 To 2017
KC-559 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Fuel Injector Offset Learning Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes Logged In Engine Control Module ( EMS ); Possible Rough / Uneven Idle - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Commonly Model Year 2016
KC-559 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Fuel Injector Offset Learning Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes Logged In Engine Control Module ( EMS ); Possible Rough / Uneven Idle - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Commonly Model Year 2016
KC-422 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volvo Chassis US13 And Up Enable " Air Suspension Pressure Gauge " In The Cluster
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO VAH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VAH
- 2011 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VAH (current)
- 2017 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
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