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2025 Volvo Vnre (Electric) recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V396000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 4, 2024
- Potential units
- 3,502campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Why it matters: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2402.
Owner notification: June 20, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 25V055000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- March 25, 2025
- Potential units
- 174campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Why it matters: A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501.
Owner notification: April 24, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA 24V790000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- October 23, 2024
- Potential units
- 124,949campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Why it matters: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
Owner notification: December 9, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
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