- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
- The risk
- If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air dryer filter, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1608.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Volvo VNM Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo VNM have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2016 for the service brakes, air.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical VNM year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Volvo VNM recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
- The risk
- Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1607.
Do not drive
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. 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. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
- The risk
- Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.
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Volvo VNM: every year compared
All VNM years2017 Volvo VNM vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo VNM | 0 | 3 | B | |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 17 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S90 T5 | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S90 T6 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V60 | 6 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V60 CC | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V90 CC | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S60CC | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Volvo VNM
Does the 2017 Volvo VNM have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Volvo VNM: service brakes, air (December 2016); hub (December 2016); steering (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Volvo VNM had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Volvo VNM a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo VNM year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo VNM years have the most complaints?
2007 (4), 2009 (3), 2005 (1). See every Volvo VNM year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Volvo VNM has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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