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2016 Volvo VNL

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

5 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2017425 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1702

1 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer axle, which would result in audible noise and/or looseness in steering. If the vehicle were continued to be operated in this condition, the tie rod could disconnect from the knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of control of a vehicle wheel, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nuts on the tie rod, and replace the tie rod stud and knuckle as necessary.

27 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016643 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1608

20 December 2016

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2013–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an electronic air dryer, the operating parameters may have been set incorrectly. This could allow condensation into the air brake system, potentially affecting brake system function in cold weather conditions and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control unit.

127 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2016077 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1602

18 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2016–2017 · VNM 2016–2017 · VNX 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles manufactured with a 2-piece steering shaft, the lower or upper steering shaft may disconnect from the coupler. Separation would result in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

As an interim measure, dealers will drill a hole through the steering shaft and install a roll pin. When parts become available, dealers will replace the 2-piece steering shaft with a one piece shaft. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-561. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and potential repair.

2,809 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2016076 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1601

18 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2016 · VNM 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the ball joint seals on the drag link could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could result in ball joint failure, potentially resulting in a loss of steering control which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the drag link on affected vehicles. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-466.

503 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015495 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1511

22 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could cause the engine to stall without warning and prevent the vehicle from being restarted. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the ECM.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015561 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1512

24 November 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2016 · VNM 2016 · VNX 2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles manufactured with a 2-piece steering shaft, the bolt torque on the joint that couples the upper and lower steering shaft could be lower than specification. This could cause the bolt to loosen, which may result in separation of the two shafts. Separation of the two shafts would result in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Instructions will be sent to owners advising them to tighten the bolt as an interim measure. Dealers will inspect the steering shaft, and affect repairs as necessary. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2016-077. Please see recall 2016-077 for more information. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2016077">Click here for more information</a>

2,001 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Superseded

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Volvo VNL, of which 5 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.