2017 Volvo Vnx problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Air 2016-12-22 · campaign 16V928000 · 5,547 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Steering 2016-02-17 · campaign 16V097000 · 18,116 vehicles ⚠DO NOT DRIVE
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
Risk: Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 rec
Service bulletins (244)
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.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2024-03-01 · CBR-408 202403 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: on a volvo chassis - us16 - with the bendix lane departure warning system ( ldw )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment 2024-02-23 · KC-2350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - telematics gateway (tgw) connect ability issues.
Suspension 2024-02-19 · KC-2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - driveline noise, suspension ride height too high, suspension will not exhaust - chassis built 2016w01 and newer
Parking Brake 2024-02-16 · KC-2347 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - active "set park brake" message on drivers information display (did)
Power Train 2024-02-16 · KC-202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - automated manual transmission ( amt ) flywheel pilot bearing wear on input shaft.
Electrical System 2024-01-18 · CBR-2333 202401 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: tgw will not connect after sim card replacement
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