01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 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
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH