The worst 2024 Volvo VNR problems
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Recalls 6
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
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
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
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 VNR 38
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 -AMT-F
- CBR: Volvo Chassis
- CBR: Volvo VN Models
- 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...
- CBR: The Omnitracs ELD may have trouble linking up with the GPS signal
- Engine and engine cooling
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Questions about the 2024 Volvo VNR
Is the 2024 Volvo VNR reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Volvo VNR.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Volvo VNR?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo VNR have?
6 recalls, covering steering, electronic stability control (esc) and visibility.
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