Volvo Recall 16V-393: Engine and engine cooling – diesel

Affected: 2017 Volvo VNL. Filed with NHTSA on June 1, 2016, covering about 136 vehicles.

The problem

Volvo Trucks North America (Trucks) is recalling certain model year 2017 VNL trucks manufactured March 15, 2016, to April 20, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1604.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign16V-393 (16V393000)
Manufacturer numberRVXX1604
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Report dateJune 1, 2016
Owners notifiedJuly 11, 2016
Vehicles affected136
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 16V-393 repair free?

Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 136 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.