The worst 2024 Volvo VNL problems
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Recalls 7
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.
Recall number 24V121000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
- Risk
- An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2315.
Recall number 23V886000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
- Risk
- Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2310.
Recall number 23V689000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.
Recall number 23V690000 · 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
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
Wheels: hubcap/cover
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the hub covers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2302.
Recall number 23V173000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Volvo VNL 39
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: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 -AMT-F
- CBR: Volvo Chassis
- CBR: Volvo VN Models
- CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS...
- Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear...
- CBR: On a Volvo Chassis
- CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil
- CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as...
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Questions about the 2024 Volvo VNL
Is the 2024 Volvo VNL reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Volvo VNL.
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How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo VNL have?
7 recalls, covering steering, electronic stability control (esc) and visibility.
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