2025 Volvo Vnl (4) Electrical Software Recall (24V791)
Volvo Trucks North America · 1 vehicles · Reported October 23, 2024
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 1 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) vehicles. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V791 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V791000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2410 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 23, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) |
| Units affected | 1 |
| Build dates | July 23, 2024 to July 23, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Software |
| Safety risk | An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) in recall 24V791?
A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Vnl (4) with recall 24V791?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the software.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V791?
Recall 24V791 covers 1 vehicles: 2025 Volvo Vnl (4).
NHTSA lists 1 vehicles in this campaign, built July 23, 2024 to July 23, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Volvo | Vnl (4) |
What is the fix for the Vnl (4) electrical software recall?
Yes. A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge.
A dealer will reprogram the software, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2410.
When was recall 24V791 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 24V791 to NHTSA on October 23, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Volvo Trucks North America's filing). |
| July 23, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| October 23, 2024 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V791000. |
This recall was filed 23 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your Vnl (4) was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Vnl (4) is part of recall 24V791?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V791 is open on your Vnl (4), it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V791000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Vnl (4) owners do about recall 24V791?
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 24V791000 applies to your Vnl (4).
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volvo dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 software 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Vnl (4) owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the electrical system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 24V791 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Volvo Vnl (4): 2 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The contact owns a 2025 Volvo New VN. The contact stated that the electrical outlets were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering and brake line functionality, and the alignment was off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
2025 Volvo Vnl (4) owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11653646, filed April 9, 2025
Can recall 24V791 make my Vnl (4) 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 software recall means their Vnl (4) 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)).
Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same software problem is common in lemon law claims.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no 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 24V791
Is the 24V791000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Vnl (4) is part of recall 24V791000?
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 24V791000 (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.