The 2021 Volvo VHD has 6 recalls, the most serious involving steering and brake failures: a steering knuckle can separate from the axle, a brake air line can release suddenly causing the park brakes to apply without warning, and a brake pedal can break free and become inoperable.
The passenger-side bench seat may not be adequately secured to the floor and can shift in a crash, raising the risk of injury to any occupant in that seat. On the electronics side, certain trucks equipped with a Bendix EC80 control unit can experience electrical interference that causes the unit to malfunction or stop working entirely, which can reduce or cut out traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise, and collision mitigation. A hubcap compression spring can also fail and send the hubcap onto the road, creating a hazard for surrounding traffic.
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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 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.
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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.
At a glance
What can fail
The king pin nut on the axle may be missing or not tightened enough during assembly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and ensure the king pin nut is installed and properly tightened at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
