2016 VOLVO VNM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 VOLVO VNM
The 2016 VOLVO VNM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2016 VOLVO VNM, potentially affecting up to 28,894 vehicles.
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 15V274000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 185 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 VOLVO VNM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLVO VNM.
Safety Rating for the 2016 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 VOLVO VNM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 VOLVO VNM
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 VOLVO VNM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-743 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15, US14+OBD16 (Common Model Years 2016 And 2017), US17+OBD16 And Newer ( Common Rail Fuel System, Model Year 2018)
K98892323 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
K03179378 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P10FE And P24A4 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Light ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13, US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 Emissions, Common Model Years 2015 To 2017
K86412082 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 (Commonly Model Year 2016) And Newer (Includes Common Rail Fuel System)
K03539946 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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
K37300352 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P205B Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD15 Emissions, Common Model Year 2016 ONLY
K74566374 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2698, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
K03573329 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P2080, P2084, P242B Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - US14+OBD13 And OBD15 Emissions (Commonly Model Years 2015 And 2016)
K15164821 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2002, Diagnostic Information - OBD13 And Newer Changed repair instructions to reflect OBD16 software release
K38445549 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volvo Chassis - Logging Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P026D - Fuel Injection Quantity Higher Than Expected - US15 Emissions, Model Year ( MY ) 2016
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 VOLVO VNM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNM
- 2011 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VNM (current)
- 2017 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
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