The worst 2020 Volvo VNL problems
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Recalls 9
Steering
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed February 7, 2024. The owner may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2316.
Recall number 23V900000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the sleeper bunk windows open.
- Risk
- If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2005.
Recall number 20V613000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
Recall number 20V536000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
Recall number 20V384000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
- Risk
- The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.
Recall number 20V241000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.
Recall number 19V756000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
- Risk
- If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.
Recall number 19V509000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
- Risk
- The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1904.
Recall number 19V510000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1902.
Recall number 19V208000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Volvo VNL 166
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation
- CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- CBR: On a Volvo Chassis
- CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil
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- Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
- Cbr: tgw
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How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo VNL have?
9 recalls, covering steering, structure and service brakes, air.
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