The worst 2025 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
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.
- Risk
- Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the left-side lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2407.
Recall number 24V665000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
- Risk
- The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2405.
Recall number 24V503000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2402.
Recall number 24V396000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2403.
Recall number 24V397000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Volvo VHD 58
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TSB
- Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in...
- This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box...
- The ELD connected to the RP1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always
- The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of DTC P107B86...
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5 recalls, covering electrical system, wheels and steering.
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