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2016 Volvo VNL

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.

In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 3,705 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Steering

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 470 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V536000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5,547 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V928000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Suspension

Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,053 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V095000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Do not drive Steering

Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.

The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block.

What to do: Don't drive it. Contact the manufacturer — most will collect the vehicle.

Free repair · 18,116 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V097000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Parking brake

If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section.

The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 170 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V026000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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