Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 16 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 26, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2316)
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 23V900000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
A dealer will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed February 7, 2024. The owner may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2316.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
December 22, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2315)
Axle Spindles May Fracture
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
NHTSA ID: 23V886000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2315.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 5, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2314)
Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VN and VHD vehicles equipped with size 295/75 or 385/65 Continental tires on the front axle. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 23V816000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove and replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2314.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.68
November 22, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2313)
Delay Returning to Engine Idle/FMVSS 124
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
NHTSA ID: 23V793000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 858
Consequence Summary:
An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2313.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.3
November 15, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2312)
Inadequate Attachment of Side Bench/FMVSS 207, 210
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
NHTSA ID: 23V769000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 638
Consequence Summary:
The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.7
October 13, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2311)
Loose Steering Fastener May Fail
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
NHTSA ID: 23V690000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,933
Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.08
October 13, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2310)
Inoperative Electronic Stability Control
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
NHTSA ID: 23V689000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 3, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2310.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.55
July 24, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2309)
Windshield Wipers May Become Inoperable
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V511000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 55,012
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.48
July 24, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2308)
Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 23V512000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 172
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 23, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2307)
Loose Steering Gear Fasteners
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 23V441000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 224
Consequence Summary:
Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.14
June 4, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2306)
Power Cables May Not Be Tightened Properly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
NHTSA ID: 23V401000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 243
Consequence Summary:
A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, 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 RVXX2306.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.77
June 4, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2305)
Side Air Bag Will Not Deploy
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V403000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.55
April 19, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX 2304)
High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V280000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 125
Consequence Summary:
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.6
April 7, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2303)
Adaptive Cruise Control May Cause Sudden Braking
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V255000
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
# of Units Affected: 236
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.49
March 16, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2302)
Hub Cover May Detach from Vehicle
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 23V173000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 1,007
Consequence Summary:
A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove the hub covers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.02
January 23, 2023
(Campaign #: RVXX2301)
Truck Cabin Heater May Catch Fire
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 23V025000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 135
Consequence Summary:
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.33
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