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Recall 15V-274

Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2012 to 2016 Volvo VNM: Engine and engine cooling (engine).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-274
Reported
May 11, 2015
Vehicles affected
185 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

The risk

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-[removed]. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1502.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles