2021 Volvo VNR Recalls

8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

8 Recalls
2021 Model Year
Affected: STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, WHEELS

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8 Recall Campaigns — 2021 Volvo VNR

STEERING
Campaign #20V241000 · 29/04/2020
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC
Campaign #20V782000 · 15/12/2020
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

WHEELS
Campaign #21V417000 · 02/06/2021
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

SERVICE BRAKES AIR
Campaign #20V536000 · 02/09/2020
Issue

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."

Risk

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

Fix

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.

STEERING
Campaign #20V535000 · 02/09/2020
Issue

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.

Risk

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

Fix

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.

EQUIPMENT
Campaign #20V384000 · 01/07/2020
Issue

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."

Risk

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

Fix

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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVEMOBILITY
Campaign #23V255000 · 07/04/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

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.

Fix

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Campaign #23V280000 · 19/04/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2021 Volvo VNR Recalls

The 2021 Volvo VNR has 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, WHEELS, SERVICE BRAKES AIR, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVEMOBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Volvo dealership.

If you own a 2021 Volvo VNR, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Volvo. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2021 Volvo VNR recall repaired, contact your nearest Volvo dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Volvo VNR has a total of 36 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Volvo VNR recalls →

2021 Volvo VNR Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo VNR have?

The 2021 Volvo VNR has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2021 Volvo VNR recalls?

The 2021 Volvo VNR recalls affect the following components: STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC, WHEELS, SERVICE BRAKES AIR, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVEMOBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Are 2021 Volvo VNR recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Volvo dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2021 Volvo VNR has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.