Volvo · 1997–2025
Vnl Recalls
76 known recalls affecting the Volvo Vnl (1997–2025). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Volvo Vnl Recalls
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Issue: On certain trucks, the load lock clamps installed behind the cab could fail. As a result, the load lock bars could become loose and separate from the truck. Safety Risk: A load lock bar that separates could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash or injury. Corrective Actions: Volvo Truck will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the load lock clamps
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Issue: On certain trucks, the automatic high beams may not switch to low beams automatically. As a result, the trucks may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: High beams that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Action: To reduce the safety risk, Volvo Trucks recommends you switch manually between the low beams and high beams until the recall repairs have been completed. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering assist. Note: For the VNR model, this recall affects both VNR and VNRe models. Safety Risk: A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the ball stud connecting the drag link to the steering arm may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control. Note: For the VNR model, this recall affects only the VNRe model. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks advises not to drive the truck until the recall repairs are completed. Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a dealership to arrange for an inspection. The dealer will replace the drag link, as necessary.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the castle nut connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and re-tighten the castle nut.
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Issue: On a small number of trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. Safety Risk: An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your truck to a dealership to reprogram the electronic control unit.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the gears in the windshield wiper motor could wear. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper motor.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the hub covers on the drive axles could come loose or detach while driving. Safety Risk: A hub cover that detaches from the truck could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to remove the hub covers from the drive axles.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the cabinets in the sleeper cab may not have been installed correctly. As a result, they could detach and fall. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and falls could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, install new bolts and washers on the cabinets in the sleeper cab.
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Issue: On certain trucks, the tail lamps do not turn on when the daytime running lamps (DRLs) are on. New Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle has dash backlighting, the low beam headlamps and tail lamps must automatically switch on when it is dark or the tail lamps must stay on at all times. Safety Risk: Driving without tail lamps in low light conditions could make the truck less visible and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the vehicle software.
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