Battery boost for a 2016 Volvo VNL
Battery boost for the 2016 Volvo VNL: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 2016 Volvo VNL
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (7), service brakes (2) and suspension (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V668000 | 2018-09-25 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. |
| 17V536000 | 2017-08-29 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. |
| 16V928000 | 2016-12-22 | service brakes, air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system. |
| 16V095000 | 2016-02-19 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag... |
| 16V097000 | 2016-02-17 | steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the... |
| 15V026000 | 2015-01-22 | parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the VNL
For battery service on the 2016 Volvo VNL, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Before the shop sees your VNL
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your VNL, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request.
How the request works
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A car meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Between shop visits
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Make a request
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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