VOLVO VNR (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volvo recalls 2021 VNR trucks where park brakes might activate unexpectedly, risking loss of vehicle control. Owners must have brakes inspected by dealers by January 31, 2021.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling 2021 VNR trucks because park brakes could activate unexpectedly, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and crashes. This affects trucks where the brake line fitting might have been damaged during leak testing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80733-volvo-vnr-2021-park-brakes-may-apply-unexpectedly-causing-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80733-volvo-vnr-2021-park-brakes-may-apply-unexpectedly-causing-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V782000
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“Volvo VNR 2021: Park Brakes May Apply Unexpectedly Causing Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80733-volvo-vnr-2021-park-brakes-may-apply-unexpectedly-causing-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #20V782000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V782000).
Why it’s dangerous
The park brakes might activate unexpectedly due to a damaged brake line fitting. This could cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing crash risk. The issue occurs when the brake line releases pressure during park brake operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Volvo VNR trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if park brakes activate unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Volvo VNR truck has the recall number RVXX2006. The recall covers vehicles where the park brake line fitting may have been damaged during leak testing.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake inspection.
Have Brakes Inspected by Dealer
Dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate at no cost.
January 31, 2021
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The collets for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing, causing the park brakes to apply unexpectedly.
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2021 Volvo VNR truck has the recall number RVXX2006 or if the park brake line fitting was damaged during leak testing.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free brake inspection by dealers by January 31, 2021.
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V782000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 20V782000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V782000 (December 15, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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