Volvo Vnr Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Volvo Vnr have?

• 2024-2025 Volvo Vnl Shaft Sector Recall (24V121)
  February 19, 2024 · 45 vehicles · Steering

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2024 Volvo Vnl Steering Recall (23V690) Repeat recall
  October 13, 2023 · 1,933 vehicles · Steering

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge.

• 2024 Volvo Vnl Stability Control Recall (23V689)
  October 13, 2023 · 29 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Volvo Vnr Wiper Motor Recall (23V511)
  July 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge.

• 2021-2024 Volvo Vnr Fluid and Coolant Recall (23V280)
  April 19, 2023 · 125 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  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.

  Fix: Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Volvo Vnr Equipment Adaptive Recall (23V255)
  April 7, 2023 · 236 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle.

• 2024 Volvo Vnr Hubcap and Cover Recall (23V173)
  March 16, 2023 · 1,007 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will remove the hub covers, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Volvo Vah Wheel Hub Recall (21V417)
  June 2, 2021 · 1,050 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  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.

  Fix: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge.

• 2021 Volvo Vnl Brake Fastener Recall (20V782)
  December 15, 2020 · 6,982 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  Risk: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  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.

• 2021 Volvo Vnl Steering Recall (20V535) Repeat recall
  September 2, 2020 · 12 vehicles · Steering

  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.

  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.

• 2021 Volvo Vah Service Brakes, Air Recall (20V536)
  September 2, 2020 · 11,127 vehicles · Brakes

  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.

  Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge.

• 2021 Volvo Vnl Label Recall (20V384)
  July 1, 2020 · 89 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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.

  Fix: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge.

• 2021 Volvo Vnl Steering Recall (20V241)
  April 29, 2020 · 23 vehicles · Steering

  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.

  Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge.

Which Vnr parts are recalled most?

Which Vnr model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Vnr for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 13 Volvo Vnr campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Vnr owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

My truck is going to neutral When ever I slow down and about to make a turn or for a stop light , and will not ho back in gear .

2023 VOLVO Vnr owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11515674

Can a recall make your Vnr a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Volvo Vnr a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 13 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 1 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Volvo models with recalls

• C40BEV: 6 recalls
• EC40: 3 recalls
• EX30: 3 recalls
• EX30CC: 1 recall
• EX40: 3 recalls
• EX90: 3 recalls
• S60: 8 recalls
• S60PHEV: 1 recall
• S90: 6 recalls
• S90PHEV: 1 recall
• V60: 7 recalls
• V60CC: 7 recalls
• V60CCMHEV: 1 recall
• V60PHEV: 1 recall
• V90: 5 recalls
• V90CC: 5 recalls
• V90CCMHEV: 1 recall
• VN: 18 recalls
• Vah: 9 recalls
• Vhd: 18 recalls
• Vnl: 18 recalls
• Vnl (4): 19 recalls
• Vnr: 13 recalls
• Vnr (4): 9 recalls
• Vnre (electric): 7 recalls
• XC40: 9 recalls
• XC40BEV: 2 recalls
• XC60: 11 recalls
• XC60MHEV: 2 recalls
• XC60PHEV: 1 recall
• XC90: 11 recalls
• XC90MHEV: 1 recall
• XC90PHEV: 1 recall

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