2016 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLVO VHD
The 2016 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 14,713 vehicles.
Recall 18V766000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,625 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
View full details →Recall 17V258000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 65 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586....
View full details →Recall 16V735000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 4,177 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
Consequence: If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
View full details →Recall 16V735000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 4,177 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
Consequence: If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO VHD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO VHD.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO VHD
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2350 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
KC-690 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0128, Diagnostic And Repair - US14+OBD15, Common Model Year 2016
KC-763 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P249C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail Fuel System) Emissions, Common Model Years 2016 and 2017
KC-775 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P226D Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions (Non-Common Rail Fuel System), Commonly Model Years 2015 and 2016
KC-775 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P226D Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions (Non-Common Rail Fuel System), Commonly Model Years 2015 and 2016
KC-559 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
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-779 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0201 To P0206 FMI 13 - OBD2015 HDE 11 ( Model Year 2016 Truck )
KC-102 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus OBD13 And Newer
FSB 237-021 — ENGINE
Valve, Common Rail, Removal
FSB284-068 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Exhaust Particulate Sensor, Repair (2016 Vehicles)
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2011 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VHD — 1 complaint
- 2014 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2017 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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