Recall 14V-356: 2011–2015 Volvo VNL, 2014–2015 Volvo VNM

Volvo Trucks North America recall for forward collision avoidance, reported to NHTSA on Jun 20, 2014, covering about 1,025 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-356
Report date
Jun 20, 2014
Vehicles affected
1,025
Owners notified
Aug 12, 2014

The problem

Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.

The risk

If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
ComponentForward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V356000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo VNL2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015All years
Volvo VNM2014, 2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V-356?

Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.

How is recall 14V-356 fixed?

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.