Every 2022 Volvo VNL recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 23V511000
Jul 24, 2023Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V511000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 23V403000
Apr 6, 2023Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.
Full recall details for 23V403000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 22V896000
Jun 12, 2022Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir/Tank
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.
- Risk
- Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2205.
Full recall details for 22V896000 →Engine · NHTSA 21V065000
Nov 2, 2021Engine
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- Risk
- A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Full recall details for 21V065000 →Power Train · NHTSA 21V781000
Jun 10, 2021Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
- Risk
- An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.
Full recall details for 21V781000 →Wheels · NHTSA 21V098000
Feb 19, 2021Wheels
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
- Risk
- Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.
Full recall details for 21V098000 →Wheels · NHTSA 21V417000
Feb 6, 2021Wheels:Hub
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
- Risk
- A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
Full recall details for 21V417000 →
2022 Volvo VNL complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo VNL. Volvo has issued at least 147 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine and Engine Cooling2
- Service Brakes, Air1
- Structure1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (49)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (48)
- Equipment (23)
- Power Train (19)
- Unknown Or Other (11)
- Service Brakes, Air (8)
Read Volvo VNL owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo VNL. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 10 MPH, after which the low coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.”
2022 VOLVO VNLJan 29, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11568530
“The contact owns a 2022 Volvo VNL860. The contact stated that upon attempting to drain the driver's side air tank, he noticed that the air tank flaring was loose. The service technician tightened the flaring.”
2022 VOLVO VNLMar 3, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11510027
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