The 2020 Volvo VAH has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a brake pedal that can break free from its mount and become inoperable, leaving the driver without a way to stop the truck.
On the drivetrain side, an auxiliary air tank near the transmission can drop to the road if its mounting strap fails, creating a hazard for other vehicles. A separate electrical issue involves a control unit that processes signals for anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and collision mitigation — electrical interference can cause that unit to work erratically or stop functioning, reducing the effectiveness of those safety systems. There is also a transmission circuit fuse that can blow and prevent the transmission from shifting gears at all. Rounding out the list, the passenger seatbelt anchor may not have adequate floor reinforcement beneath it, meaning the belt can pull free in a crash and fail to restrain the occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt anchor may fail because the floor underneath it isn't reinforced enough to hold it securely.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer to reinforce the seat belt anchor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Electrical noise and weak signal strength in the power line carrier may cause the Bendix EC80 electronic control unit to misinterpret commands or fail completely.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit software at no cost to restore proper operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The die cast pedal plate can break at its attachment points, which may cause the brake pedal to come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The t-bolt fasteners on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, causing the strap to deform where the fastener is anchored.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air tank strap and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, which prevents the transmission from shifting gears.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission circuit fuse if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
