2016 Volvo Vn problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:manual Transmission 2015-10-20 · campaign 15V682000 · 7 vehicles
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 to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and for
Risk: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 for this recall is RVXX1510.
Electrical System:ignition:module 2015-10-19 · campaign 15V672000 · 3 vehicles
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.
Risk: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 also contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1511.
Service bulletins (274)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · TSB 373-001 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. the alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
Suspension 2026-03-03 · CBR 2246-5 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - z spring bracket wear. volvo chassis
Engine 2026-01-03 · CBR 826-7 202601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - volvo chassis - crankcase ventilation (ccv ) oil leaks - technical service bulletin v-257-006 - us14 and us15 emissions.
Suspension 2025-11-18 · CBR 2016-18 202511 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - frame or cab lean
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-28 · CBR 2488 072025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - a significant gps reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit gps location data.
Engine 2025-05-28 · CBR 170-8 202505 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inactive code p25ae00 being generated after a hard pull and a momentary drop in engine oil pressure (low oil pressure) (possible related codes - spn4811 , spn 100 , pid 100)
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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