2014 VOLVO VNL Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2014 Volvo VNL has 11 recalls, the most serious including a steering draglink ball joint that can separate and cause complete loss of steering control, and a battery disconnect switch with loose or chafing cables that can overheat and start a fire. Several recalls involve brakes and drivetrain. Brake caliper bolts that were not tightened to spec can allow the caliper to break free from the backing plate. The trailer hand brake handle on certain trucks can stick in the applied position, causing the trailer brakes to drag, overheat, and potentially start a wheel-end fire or blow a tire. On some trucks, the clutch may not disengage automatically when the brakes are applied, extending stopping distances. The driveshaft on vehicles equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline can fail and scatter debris on the road. On the engine side, D16-equipped trucks may have software that causes the engine to stall, cutting power steering and other safety systems. Trucks with certain Cummins Westport natural gas engines can develop frozen condensation in the intake manifold during cold weather, leading to elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe. Trucks without side fairings and equipped with enhanced cruise control may lose the active automatic braking function. A seatbelt buckle on certain trucks can fail to release in an emergency. There is also a risk from electric auxiliary power units whose mounting points can crack and allow the unit to fall onto the road.