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2021 VOLVO VNL Recalls - California Lemon Law VOLVO VNL problems

Recalls For 2021 VOLVO VNL

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Recall #1 Issued: 2020 04 29 - Camp #20200429

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the STEERING Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #2 Issued: 2020 07 01 - Camp #20200701

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #3 Issued: 2020 09 02 - Camp #20200902

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the STEERING Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #4 Issued: 2020 09 02 - Camp #20200902

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #5 Issued: 2020 12 15 - Camp #20201215

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #6 Issued: 2021 06 02 - Camp #20210602

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The remedy is still under development. In the interim, dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 23, 2021. 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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


Recall #7 Issued: 2021 06 02 - Camp #20210602

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the WHEELS:HUB Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The remedy is still under development. In the interim, dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 23, 2021. 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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.


Recall #8 Issued: 2021 11 04 - Camp #20211104

This 2021 VOLVO VNL recall affects the STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Manufactured by Volvo Trucks North America

Description Of Defect

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Conseqence Of Defect

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.



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