2017 Volvo Vnl

Do not drive

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 5 times.

5 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel18V668000
Filed Sep 25, 20183,705 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

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.

Risk. 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 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1802.

Service Brakes, Air16V928000
Filed Dec 22, 20165,547 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

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.

Risk. 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 recall is RVXX1608.

Suspension › Front › Hub16V927000
Filed Dec 22, 201616 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

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.

Risk. 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.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel16V393000
Filed Jun 1, 2016136 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

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 restart the engine.

Risk. 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. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1604.

Steering16V097000Do not drive
Filed Feb 17, 201618,116 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America

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 upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.

Risk. 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 mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2007
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20250100Routine
20240700Routine
20231300Routine
20222700Routine
20210700Routine
20200900Routine
20194810Routine
20188500Routine
2017 — this page0500Do not drive
201612600Do not drive
20155900Routine
201481200Routine
201371400Routine
201251400Routine
201141200Routine
20100400Routine
20092400Routine
200831200Routine
200715920Routine
20067700Routine
20056600Routine
20045600Routine
20032920Routine
20021700Routine
20011800Routine
200010410Routine
199911500Routine
19988500Routine
19970400Routine
19960100Routine
19950100Routine
19940100Routine
19930100Routine
19920100Routine
19910100Routine
19900100Routine

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NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Sep 25, 2018. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.