2022-2023 Volvo VN Body Fastener Recall (22V115)
Volvo Trucks North America · 209 vehicles · Reported March 1, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 209 2022-2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers. Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V115 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V115000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2201 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 1, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Volvo VN |
| Units affected | 209 |
| Component | Structure > Critical Fasteners |
| Safety risk | Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Volvo VN in recall 22V115?
The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 VN with recall 22V115?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your VN shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the critical fasteners, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V115?
Recall 22V115 covers 209 vehicles: 2022-2023 Volvo VN.
NHTSA lists 209 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Volvo | VN |
What is the fix for the VN body fastener recall?
Yes. Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge.
Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2201.
When was recall 22V115 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 22V115 to NHTSA on March 1, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 17, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V115000. |
| March 17, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your VN was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my VN is part of recall 22V115?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V115 is open on your VN, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V115000 is open on your VN, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number RVXX2201. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should VN owners do about recall 22V115?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V115000 applies to your VN.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the critical fasteners happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are VN owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 22V115 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 22V115 make my VN a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this critical fasteners recall means their VN qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2022-2023 Volvo VN may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the VN went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V115
Is the 22V115000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 17, 2022.
How do I know if my VN is part of recall 22V115000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V115000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.