2016 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLVO VNL
The 2016 VOLVO VNL has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (6 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 32,584 vehicles.
Recall 18V668000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 3,705 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at...
View full details →Recall 17V536000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 470 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Recall 17V536000 — STEERING
| 470 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle...
View full details →Recall 16V928000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 5,547 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V097000 — STEERING
| 18,116 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was...
View full details →Recall 16V095000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 2,053 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a 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 April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V095000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 2,053 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a 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 April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V026000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
| 170 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1501.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO VNL
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO VNL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO VNL630. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ARRIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER WITH A REAR DRIVESHAFT THAT WAS NOT CALIBRATED. THE DRIVESHAFT WAS THREE TIMES OVER THE MAXIMUM SPECIFICATIONS WHERE THE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVESHAFT WERE ATTACHED. THE FAILURE IN MANUFACTURING CAUSED A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED. CIT TRUCKS (LOCATED AT 3440 GATLIN DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62707, (217) 544-5300) AS WELL AS SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
FRONT WHEELS LOOSE FROM FACTOR AND DEALER DIDN'T CHECK, TIRES PSI 1/2 WHAT SHOULD BEEN , DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE . DAMAGE THE TRUCK MORE .I KNOW OF ABOUT 20 OF THESE TRUCK WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT PROBLEM . DEALER AND FACTOR WONT FIX/ THIS IS NOT SAFE
FRONT WHEELS LOOSE FROM FACTOR AND DEALER DIDN'T CHECK, TIRES PSI 1/2 WHAT SHOULD BEEN , DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE . DAMAGE THE TRUCK MORE .I KNOW OF ABOUT 20 OF THESE TRUCK WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT PROBLEM . DEALER AND FACTOR WONT FIX/ THIS IS NOT SAFE
VOLVO AND MACK DRIVE SHAFT OUT OF PHASE. I SHOWED MY DR. MY VIDEO OF MY TRUCK SHAKING. HE SAID YOU MIT AS WILL BE D W I
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO VNL SEMI-TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. A SERIES OF INDEPENDENT MECHANICS CONFIRMED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS LOOSE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. VOMAC SALES AND SERVICE MACK (5556 EAST MARGARET DRIVE, TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA 47803, (812) 233-6406) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *TT
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-758 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions
KC-758 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions
KC-450 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P20EE, P207F And P103C, Diagnostic Procedure - REPLACES GUIDED DIAGNOSTICS IN PREMIUM TECH TOOL ( PTT ) - US10+OBD2013 to US14+OBD2016 (Non-Common Rail) Emissions, Commonly Model Years 2014 To 2017
KC-197 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P20CF, Diagnosis And Repair - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016
KC-998 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3017 - OBD2015/16 Model Year ( MY ) 2016/2017 Vehicles
K42708399 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0422 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Light ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions, Common Model Years 2016 And 2017
K72089047 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
K21134562 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Selective Catalytic Reduction ( SCR ) Efficiency And Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P208E, P103C, P0422, P20EE, P207F, P225E; Dosing Valve Diagnostic Information TO BE USED BEFORE DEF DOSING VALVE REPLACEMENT - OBD13 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 2014 And...
RVXX1601 — STEERING
THE DRAGLINK ROD BOOT MAY BE COMPROMISED AND ENABLE DIRT/WATER TO CONTAMINATE THE DRAGLINK ROD BALL SOCKET ON SOME VOLVO VN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SEALED URESKO DRAGLINK ROD. IF THIS CONDITION IS UNTREATED, FAILURE OF THE BALL SOCKET AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING MAY BE POSSIBLE.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO VNL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL
- 2011 VOLVO VNL — 4 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VNL — 7 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VNL — 7 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VNL — 11 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VNL — 6 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VNL (current)
- 2017 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VNL — 12 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VNL — 6 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNL — 5 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
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