Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published July 4, 2023
Volvo VNR 2021 Electric Recall: Aggressive Braking Risk
Volvo recalls 2020-2023 VNR electric trucks with Adaptive Cruise Control due to aggressive braking causing rear axle skidding and loss of vehicle control.
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.
Volvo is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR electric trucks that have Adaptive Cruise Control. The system can cause aggressive braking under light load conditions, leading to rear axle skidding, brake lockup, or loss of vehicle control. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80738-volvo-vnr-2021-electric-recall-aggressive-braking-risk.
“Volvo VNR 2021 Electric Recall: Aggressive Braking Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80738-volvo-vnr-2021-electric-recall-aggressive-braking-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V255000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V255000).
Volvo Trucks North America recalled certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles due to overly aggressive braking that can cause skidding or loss of control, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on July 4, 2023. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock braking system and secure wiring. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo VNR, 2020-2023
What to do
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. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
The hazard
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. This occurs when the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Trucks North America has 84 other recalls on record since Sept. 3, 2010. Other recent recalls include a brake software issue for the Volvo VNL (Sept. 28, 2026), an exterior lighting recall for the Volvo VNL (Aug. 6, 2026), and a steering recall for the Volvo VNL (July 9, 2026). Similar recent recalls include a power train recall for the Ford F-150 (Sept. 9, 2026), a seats recall for the Volvo XC60 (Nov. 25, 2025), and a brake system failure recall for the Mack Pioneer and Anthem (April 23, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2020-2023 Volvo VNR electric trucks with Adaptive Cruise Control. The issue occurs when the system activates under light load conditions.
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a repair.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets to fix the issue.
Reprogram Brakes
The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 32 days.
1Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 23V255000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo VNR 2021 Electric Recall: Aggressive Braking Risk
Hello,
I own a Volvo VNR 2021 Electric Recall: Aggressive Braking Risk that is covered by recall 23V255000 from Volvo Trucks.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
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