2016 Volvo VNL recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Volvo VNL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 25, 2018Crash risk2016–2019 Volvo VNL — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
18V668000 · 4K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Aug 29, 2017Crash risk2016 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM — Steering
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.
17V536000 · 470 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Dec 22, 2016Crash risk2013–2017 Volvo VNL, 2013–2017 Volvo VNM, 2017 Volvo VNX — Service Brakes, Air
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.
16V928000 · 6K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Feb 19, 2016Crash risk2016 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM, 2009–2010 Volvo VT — Suspension
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 the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
16V095000 · 2K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Feb 17, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Volvo VNL, 2016–2017 Volvo VNM, 2016–2017 Volvo VNX — Steering
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.
16V097000 · 18K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jan 22, 2015Fire risk2015–2016 Volvo VNL, 2015–2016 Volvo VNX — Parking Brake
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
15V026000 · 170 units · Volvo Trucks North America