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2016 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

16

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 VOLVO VN

The 2016 VOLVO VN 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 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.

Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 10 vehicles.

Recall 15V682000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

| 7 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse...

Consequence: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the transmissions, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Volvo's number...

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Recall 15V672000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

| 3 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VN trucks manufactured on August 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.

Consequence: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Volvo, and will replace any defective ECM, free of charge. The recall began in October 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Cummins' number for this recall is C1698. Owners may...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO VN

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO VN.

Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO VN

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

CBR - 2016 202502 — STRUCTURE:BODY

CBR - Troubleshooting cab lean should only begin after completing a vehicle preparation procedure to ensure all components are in place and settled.

KC-690 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0128, Diagnostic And Repair - US14+OBD15, Common Model Year 2016

KC-508 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Volvo Chassis - FSB 284 - 068, Exhaust Particulate Sensor, Repair ( 2016 Vehicles )

KC-9 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P2080, P2084, P242B Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13 And US14+OBD15 Emissions, Model Years 2015 And 2016

KC-2101 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Volvo Chassis - Model VN - Hood Latch/Cable Sticking Or Binding

FSB728-005 — TIRES

Leveling Valve, Leak Test

FSB728-005 — EQUIPMENT

Leveling Valve, Leak Test

FSB284-064 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ECM and ACM Reprogramming, OBD2015

KC-737 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Volvo Chassis - Bendix Wingman Fusion System, Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1705 FMI 31 In Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) And Code 60 In Bendix ACOM

SP 284-065, XE P — ENGINE

Certain VOLVO VN trucks (with VIN numbers loaded to UCHP), have a compatibility issue with the XE Package and Mass Base Variable Torque option. The two options are not compatible with each other and could result in a low power complaint. This current configuration has been blocked so the two...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO VN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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