VOLVO VNL (2022) recall — Visibility
Volvo is recalling 2022 VNL trucks with faulty windshield wiper motors that may fail, causing reduced visibility and crash risk. Owners must have the motor replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2022 VNL trucks because their windshield wiper motors can fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must get the motor replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81185-volvo-vnl-2022-recall-inoperative-wipers-increase-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81185-volvo-vnl-2022-recall-inoperative-wipers-increase-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V511000
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“Volvo VNL 2022 Recall: Inoperative Wipers Increase Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81185-volvo-vnl-2022-recall-inoperative-wipers-increase-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V511000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V511000).
Why it’s dangerous
The windshield wiper motor gears can wear out quickly, causing the wipers to stop working. This reduces visibility during rain or snow, making crashes more likely.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2024 Volvo VNL trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without functional wipers face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2022-2024 model with the Volvo VNL series. The recall covers trucks where the windshield wiper motor gears may fail.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to get the replacement motor assembly.
Get Motor Replacement
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail and reduce visibility.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
This recall covers 2022-2024 Volvo VNL trucks where the windshield wiper motor gears may fail.
What should I do if my wipers stop working?
Contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to get the motor replaced.
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 23V511000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 23V511000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309. 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 #23V511000 (July 24, 2023)
- 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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