The 2023 Volvo VAH has 4 recalls, the most serious involving steering gear fasteners that may not be properly tightened, which can cause loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
On the electronics side, certain trucks equipped with a Bendix EC80 control unit can experience electrical interference that causes the unit to misprocess commands or stop working entirely, potentially disabling anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise, and collision mitigation. There is also a seatbelt concern: the passenger seatbelt anchor may pull free in a crash due to insufficient floor reinforcement beneath it, leaving the occupant without proper restraint. Rounding out the recalls, windshield wiper motor gears can wear out prematurely and cause the wipers to stop functioning, reducing the driver's forward visibility in wet conditions.
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.
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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 windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail and the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fasteners connecting the steering gear may not be properly tightened, potentially affecting steering function.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten all steering gear fasteners at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
