Recall Register

2021 Volvo VNR: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo VNR. The newest campaign is 23V280000. NHTSA received the report on 19 Apr 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Thermal Management / Fluid/Coolant. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V280000, in the NHTSA record

Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 19,644 units in total.

  • 23V280000Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Thermal Management / Fluid/Coolant
  • 23V255000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Vehicle Controls / Braking
  • 21V417000Wheels / Hub
  • 20V782000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Critical Fasteners
  • 20V536000Service Brakes, Air
  • 20V535000Steering
  • 20V384000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 20V241000Steering

  1. 23V280000Received . 125 units.

    Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery / Thermal Management / Fluid/Coolant

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX 2304. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V255000Received . 236 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility / Vehicle Controls / Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 21V417000Received . 1,050 units.

    Wheels / Hub

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX 2102. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 20V782000Received . 6,982 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 20V536000Received . 11,127 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 20V535000Received . 12 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX 2003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 20V384000Received . 89 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 20V241000Received . 23 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX2001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20182
  2. 20194
  3. 20208
  4. 20218
  5. 20224
  6. 20233
  7. 20246
  8. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Recall Register. 2021 Volvo VNR: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnr/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Volvo Trucks North America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Volvo VNR?
19,644 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNR have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNR, model years 2018 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Volvo VNR open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.