01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2024 Volvo Vnl recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V121000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- February 19, 2024
- Potential units
- 45campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.
Owner notification: March 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 23V886000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- December 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 2, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 23V690000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- October 13, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,933campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 23V689000
- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Report received
- October 13, 2023
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: November 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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 23V173000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- March 16, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,007campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: March 31, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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