Every 2021 Volvo VNR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA 23V255000
Jul 4, 2023Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Vehicle Controls:Braking
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V255000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V280000
Apr 19, 2023Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Thermal Management:Fluid/Coolant
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V280000 →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 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V782000
Dec 15, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
- Risk
- If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.
Full recall details for 20V782000 →Steering · NHTSA 20V241000
Apr 29, 2020Steering
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
- Risk
- The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.
Full recall details for 20V241000 →Steering · NHTSA 20V535000
Feb 9, 2020Steering
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
- Risk
- If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
Full recall details for 20V535000 →Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA 20V536000
Feb 9, 2020Service Brakes, Air
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
Full recall details for 20V536000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V384000
Jan 7, 2020Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
Full recall details for 20V384000 →
2021 Volvo VNR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo VNR. Volvo has issued at least 138 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
- Unknown Or Other1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Engine and Engine Cooling (52)
- Electrical System (47)
- Equipment (19)
- Power Train (15)
- Unknown Or Other (10)
- Service Brakes, Air (8)
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What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volvo VNR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“This Is a volvo semi tractor 2021 the original sunvisor was removed from tractor.”
2021 VOLVO VNRMay 15, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11522039
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