Volvo VN recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 19, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volvo Trucks North America recalls 2016 Volvo VN

Recall number

15V672000

Brand / firm

Volvo

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3 units

Why it was recalled

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.