Volvo VNL, VNM: Forward collision avoidance — adaptive cruise control

Affects Volvo VNL, VNM · 2011–2015 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational