Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #15V274000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V274000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2012-2016 vnm trucks manufactured march 21, 2011, to april 30, 2015 Includes 185 affected units, Vent Tube Detaching From the Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2016 vnm trucks manufactured march 21, 2011, to april 30, 2015
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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 1-800-528-6586. volvo's number for this recall is rvxx1502.