Volvo recalls certain 2022-2024 VN trucks due to unintended acceleration risk when CAN communications fail, requiring free software update to comply with federal safety standards.
Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Volvo is recalling some 2022-2024 VN trucks because a software issue can cause unintended acceleration when the vehicle's communication system fails. This could lead to crashes if the driver loses control.
When the vehicle's Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, the accelerator pedal can send incorrect signals, causing unintended acceleration. This violates federal safety standards for accelerator control systems.
Owners of 2022-2024 Volvo VN trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the vehicle's communication system fails.
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2024 Volvo VN truck. The recall covers specific models that were sold with the affected software version.
Call 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software for free to fix the unintended acceleration issue.
Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.
The recall occurs because the vehicle's accelerator control system can malfunction when CAN communications are interrupted, potentially causing unintended acceleration.
Check if your truck is a 2022-2024 Volvo VN model. Affected vehicles may have specific software versions that require the update.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will handle it at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V741000 — Volvo Volvo Hello, I own a Volvo that is covered by recall 24V741000 from Volvo. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408. 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.
