Volvo recall: Power train
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
What could happen
If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2012, 2014–2015
- Volvo Vnl 2012–2015
- Volvo Vnm 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V739000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 18, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,234
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 16, 2011 to Aug 18, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1406
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 9, 2026
- Volvo recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 23, 2024
- Volvo recall: Wheels Sep 10, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 2, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jun 4, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.