The worst 2023 Volvo VHD problems
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Recalls 5
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- Risk
- Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
Recall number 24V790000 · Recall details
Seats: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
- Risk
- The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
Recall number 23V769000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Recall number 23V511000 · Recall details
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Recall number 23V441000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.
Recall number 23V403000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Volvo VHD 122
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How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo VHD have?
5 recalls, covering electrical system, seats and visibility.
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