The 2022 Volvo VN has 6 recalls, the most serious involving engine, throttle, and steering failures that can each result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.
On the engine and throttle side, an idler gear inside the engine can detach and cause the engine to stall, and a separate issue with throttle sensor communication can trigger sudden unintended acceleration when the truck is already in a reduced-power state. The steering system also has a concern: incorrectly assembled steering gears can fracture and cause complete loss of steering. On the safety systems side, electrical interference can disrupt the main control unit that manages anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise, and collision mitigation, potentially reducing or eliminating those functions without warning. The passenger-side bench seat may not be securely anchored to the floor, which can allow it to shift in a crash. On sleeper cab trims, interior cabinets may be missing required hardware and can break loose in a crash, posing a risk to anyone in the cabin.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners holding the idler gear bracket may not be tight enough, which could allow the idler gear to come loose and separate from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the turbo compound units and replace them if needed, at no cost to you.
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
When the vehicle's communication system is interrupted and the truck enters limp mode, the accelerator pedal signal can become incorrect, causing unintended acceleration.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the truck's electronic control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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 steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause it to fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear on affected vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Cabinets in the truck may not be properly secured to the walls because the bolts fastening them were installed without the necessary washers.
What the fix does
Dealers will add washers to the existing bolts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
