01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Volvo Vnl recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V511000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- July 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 55,012campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 23V403000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 4, 2023
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: July 31, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 22V896000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- December 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 412campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: December 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 21V781000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- October 6, 2021
- Potential units
- 162campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 1, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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
NHTSA 21V098000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- February 19, 2021
- Potential units
- 22campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: January 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 21V065000
- Component
- ENGINE
- Report received
- February 11, 2021
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 5, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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