The 2021 Volvo VAH has 7 recalls, the most serious involving the air brake system: a fitting in the pneumatic pass-through plate can release a brake line while under pressure, causing the park brakes to apply without warning, and a separate defect can cause the brake pedal to break free and become inoperable.
On the restraint side, the passenger-side seatbelt anchor may not be properly secured to the floor and can detach in a crash, leaving the occupant without effective restraint. Two recalls cover this same issue, and prior repair attempts did not fully resolve it.
The electronic control unit that manages traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, active cruise control, and collision mitigation can misprocess commands or stop working due to electrical interference, reducing or eliminating those safety systems. Hubcaps on certain trucks can loosen or detach while driving, creating a hazard for other vehicles on the road, with two separate recalls describing this risk across slightly different root mechanisms.
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
The passenger-side seat belt anchor may not be securely fastened to the floor, which could cause the seat belt to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks will reinforce the passenger-side seat belt anchor attachment to the floor at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 compression spring inside the hubcap can fail, causing the hubcap to separate from the wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the hubcap at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hubcaps on some trucks may become loose or fall off while you are driving.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks will mail you instructions to bring your truck to a dealer, where the hubcaps will be removed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Damaged internal jaws in brass fitting inserts may cause air brake lines to completely disconnect from the pneumatic pass-through plate under pressure, potentially causing park brakes to apply unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air brake line connection in the pass-through plate to ensure proper engagement at no charge.
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.
