Volvo VNR recalls

There are 17 safety recalls on record for the Volvo VNR, covering 105,109 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Volvo VNR recalls by model year

2025 1 2024 6 2023 3 2022 4 2021 8 2020 8 2019 4 2018 2

All recalls

Steering: gear box: shaft sectorReported February 19, 2024 · 45 vehicles affected

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

SteeringReported October 13, 2023 · 1,933 vehicles affected

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

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported October 13, 2023 · 29 vehicles affected

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

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motorReported July 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles affected

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/coolantReported April 19, 2023 · 125 vehicles affected

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: brakingReported April 7, 2023 · 236 vehicles affected

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/coverReported March 16, 2023 · 1,007 vehicles affected

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

Wheels: hubReported June 2, 2021 · 1,050 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fastenersReported December 15, 2020 · 6,982 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
Risk: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.

Recall number 20V782000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported September 2, 2020 · 11,127 vehicles affected

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

SteeringReported September 2, 2020 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
Risk: If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1‑800‑458‑1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.

Recall number 20V535000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported July 1, 2020 · 89 vehicles affected

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

SteeringReported April 29, 2020 · 23 vehicles affected

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

SteeringReported October 24, 2019 · 2,287 vehicles affected

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

Power train: automatic transmissionReported July 2, 2019 · 24,848 vehicles affected

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

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported July 2, 2019 · 235 vehicles affected

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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported August 16, 2018 · 69 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.
Risk: If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fifth wheel slider bracket, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo's number for this recall RVXX1801.

Recall number 18V542000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Volvo VNR have?

17, covering steering, electronic stability control (esc) and visibility.

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