The 2020 Volvo VHD has 5 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that can physically break away from its mount, leaving the driver with no way to apply the brakes.
The next concern involves the Bendix EC80 electronic control unit, which can misread commands or stop functioning altogether due to electrical interference. When this unit fails, several safety systems can drop out at once, including anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, automatic traction control, active cruise control, and the collision mitigation system. On the electrical side, a fuse in the transmission circuit can blow and leave the transmission unable to shift gears, which can make it difficult to manage vehicle speed or respond to traffic conditions. There is also a mechanical concern under the truck: the metal clasps on the straps holding the transmission auxiliary air tank in place can deform and let go, dropping the tank onto the road where it becomes a hazard for other vehicles. Finally, the passenger-side bench seat may not be adequately secured to the floor, and in a crash the attachment points can give way, allowing the seat to shift and raising the risk of injury to anyone seated there.
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.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side bench seat may not be securely attached to the floor due to inadequate fastening, which could cause the seat to move or separate during operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer to secure the seat properly.
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.
