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2017 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 VOLVO VNL

The 2017 VOLVO VNL 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.

Recalls for the 2017 VOLVO VNL

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2017 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 27,520 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...

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Recall 16V927000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

| 16 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.

Consequence: Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, 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 recall is RVXX1607.

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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...

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Recall 16V393000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 136 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Trucks) is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to...

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586....

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 VOLVO VNL

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 VOLVO VNL.

Safety Rating for the 2017 VOLVO VNL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 VOLVO VNL

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

KC-2350 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.

KC-331 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Model Year 2017, 2018 - Fuel Filter Change ( Primary And Secondary ) For The EM - USA17 Emission Engines

K09201017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Correct Aftermarket Installation Of Permanent Electronic Log Devices ( ELD )( Qualcomm, PeopleNet, Omnitracs, GPS, Location Tracker, Etc.) RP1226 connection On The Data Link; Installation Instructions And Information For Third Party ( Aftermarket ) Devices Connected To The Data Link - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Models Built up to Week...

K47547856 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Volvo Chassis - Particulate Matter ( PM ) Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Tech Tip TT-014-2016 - OBD16 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 2017, Includes Common Rail Fuel System Chassis) - To Be Used For EVERY Visit

K15560422 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Selective Catalytic Reduction ( SCR ) Efficiency And NOx Sensor Codes P225C, P225E, P221A, P2201, P103C, P20EE, And P207F : NOx Sensor Diagnostic Information TO BE USED BEFORE SENSOR REPLACEMENT - OBD13 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 2014 And Newer)

K03539946 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0507 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13, US14+OBD15, US14+OBD16 Emissions (Non-Common Rail Fuel System), Common Model Years 2015 To 2017

K47547856 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Particulate Matter ( PM ) Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Tech Tip TT-014-2016 - OBD16 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 2017, Includes Common Rail Fuel System Chassis), Rewritten to split emissions levels, reflect GHG17 software release

K14701433 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P009E - 73 - Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance / Stuck Off - GHG17 ( US17 ) Chassis With Common Rail Fuel SystemChanged repair instructions to reflect new procedures

NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 VOLVO VNL

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

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