- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
- The risk
- The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
- The fix
- Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1401.
Engine & cooling
2013 Volvo VNL Engine problems
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Volvo VNL's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on February 10, 2015. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2013 Volvo VNL
Engine complaints
Exhaust flex pipe developed a hole causing an exhaust leak which in turn prevented the truck from cleaning the particulate filter. This in turn created extra work on the turbo which became heated beyond normal temperatures which caused the plastic wheel well to melt. Vital components in the area of the extreme heat were at risk of failure due to this extreme heat cause by the backup in the exhaust system. *Tr
Volvo VNL engine complaints by year
VNL engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data