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2021 Volvo Vnl recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo Vnl, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns7not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordNovember 4, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Volvo Vnl recall campaigns

The 2021 Volvo Vnl report contains 7 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V858000 dated November 4, 2021.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V858000

Component
STEERING
Report received
November 4, 2021
Potential units
3campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Why it matters: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.

Owner notification: December 10, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V417000

Component
WHEELS
Report received
June 2, 2021
Potential units
1,050campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: July 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V782000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
December 15, 2020
Potential units
6,982campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: January 25, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V536000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
September 2, 2020
Potential units
11,127campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 7, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V535000

Component
STEERING
Report received
September 2, 2020
Potential units
12campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: September 28, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V384000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
July 1, 2020
Potential units
89campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: August 18, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V241000

Component
STEERING
Report received
April 29, 2020
Potential units
23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 20, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Volvo Vnl?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Volvo Vnl campaign records are Steering (3), Equipment (1), Service Brakes, Air (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Wheels (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Steering3
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Air1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Wheels1