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2016 Volvo VNM

5 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 12:35
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 ↗
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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 Engine and engine cooling

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

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.

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

Free repair · 185 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V274000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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