Recall 14V557 affects 46 2015 Volvo Vnl and Vnx trucks for software that can stall the engine. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 46 2015 Vnl and Vnx trucks equipped with D16 engines because an incorrect engine control software setting can cause the engine to stall. An engine stall while driving increases crash risk, and the Volvo dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine control unit on 2015 Volvo Vnl and Vnx trucks is the computer that manages the D16 engine. It reads operating conditions and uses software settings to control how the engine runs, including fuel delivery, idle behavior, and other engine commands. The truck depends on that software staying within the correct operating range.
On affected trucks, the engine control unit has an incorrect parameter setting in its software. That wrong setting disrupts normal engine control and allows an engine stall condition. In plain terms, the computer has bad instructions for the D16 engine, and the engine stops running instead of continuing to operate.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver has no specific light, sound, or pedal change to rely on before the stall happens.
Who's affected?
Covers the Vnl and Vnx truck lines for the same model year, with the same electrical system software involved.
| 2015 Volvo Vnl | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Vnx | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 46 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash. If the engine stalls, steer to a safe place, switch on hazard lights, and contact a franchised Volvo dealer before another trip. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Volvo Vnl or Vnx truck is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Volvo dealer to ask whether the free engine control unit software update is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 14V557 and Volvo recall RVXX1404 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the owner letter Volvo mailed in October 2014 if you have it.
- Avoid driving with engine-stall symptoms until a Volvo dealer completes the software update.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician updates the engine control unit software to correct the parameter setting tied to engine stalling. The dealer repair will be free once available, with Volvo covering the software update under campaign 14V557. The recall notice listed an October 2014 start and Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 for owner questions, but the VIN decides whether a 2015 Vnl or Vnx truck is included.
Timeline
| September 11, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V557?
Recall 14V557 covers 46 2015 Volvo Vnl and Vnx trucks with D16 engines and an incorrect engine control unit software parameter. The engine can stall while driving, increasing crash risk. Volvo dealers update the engine control unit software for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Volvo Vnl or Vnx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V557. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the engine control unit software update. Reference recall number 14V557 when you call.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo's remedy says dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge at a franchised Volvo dealer.
What is the safety risk for this Volvo recall?
The listed safety risk is an engine stall while driving, which increases crash risk. If the truck stalls, move out of traffic as safely as conditions allow, then arrange service with a franchised Volvo dealer before continuing normal use.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V557000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-528-6586 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V557 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V557000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →