Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 19, 2023
Volvo VNR (2021) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit
Volvo is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles due to a potential battery short circuit that could cause fire. Owners must contact customer service for free battery inspections and replacements.
“Volvo VNR (2021) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80739-volvo-vnr-2021-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-battery. Based on NHTSA recall #23V280000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V280000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 19, 2023, that Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles due to a battery short circuit fire risk. Owners should contact Volvo Trucks at 1-800-528-6586 for inspection and replacement of the batteries as necessary.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo VNR, 2020-2024
What to do
Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
The hazard
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. This condition increases the risk of a fire.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Trucks North America has 84 other recalls on record since September 3, 2010. Recent similar recalls include the Volvo VNL brake software issue (September 28, 2026), the Volvo VNL exterior lighting recall (August 6, 2026), and the Volvo 2026 VNL steering recall (July 9, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Volvo EX30 high-voltage battery fire risk recall (January 2, 2026 and February 20, 2026) and the Volkswagen ID.4 electrical system recall (January 21, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2020-2024 model year and is a Volvo VNR Electric. The recall was notified via mail in May 2023.
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free battery inspection and replacement if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 20 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 23V280000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo VNR (2021) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit
Hello,
I own a Volvo VNR (2021) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit that is covered by recall 23V280000 from Volvo Trucks.
The official recall notice states: Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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