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2021 Volvo VNR recalls
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, thermal management, fluid/coolant
NHTSA campaign 23V280000 · reported April 19, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · 125 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Equipment adaptive/mobility: vehicle controls, braking · Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
NHTSA campaign 23V255000 · reported April 7, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · 236 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Wheels: hub · Wheels: hubcap/cover
NHTSA campaign 21V417000 · reported June 2, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · 1,050 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 20V782000 · reported December 15, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 6,982 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Steering
NHTSA campaign 20V535000 · reported September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 12 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Service brakes, air
NHTSA campaign 20V536000 · reported September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 11,127 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 20V384000 · reported July 1, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 89 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Steering
NHTSA campaign 20V241000 · reported April 29, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 23 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 15, 2023.