The worst 2022 Volvo VNR problems
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Recalls 4
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
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
Recall number 23V280000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility: vehicle controls: braking
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
- Risk
- Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.
Recall number 23V255000 · Recall details
Wheels: hubcap/cover
- What is wrong
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
- Risk
- A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
Recall number 21V417000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Volvo VNR 138
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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: It may be possible for Bergstrom controlled Eberspacher Espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for...
- CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as...
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Is the 2022 Volvo VNR reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo VNR have?
4 recalls, covering visibility, electrical system and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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