The 2024 Volvo VNL has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the parking brake and service brakes: under certain load conditions the parking brake may not generate enough force to hold the truck, and the air brakes can take longer than expected to engage, extending stopping distances.
The parking brake concern applies when the truck is operating in weight bias mode, which can leave too little weight over the parking brake axle, allowing the vehicle to roll away. The air brake delay is a separate issue where the brakes are slow to activate from the moment the driver applies pressure, meaning the truck travels farther before slowing.
On the lighting side, two recalls cover different systems. The automatic high beam function can fail to switch down to low beams when oncoming traffic is present, leaving other drivers with reduced visibility. The backlight behind the hazard warning switch can also go dark, making the switch hard to locate in low-light conditions when it is needed quickly.
There is also a mechanical concern with the load lock clamps mounted on the back of the cab. These clamps can work loose, allowing the load lock bars they secure to come free. A bar that detaches while the truck is moving becomes a road hazard for other vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake may not work strongly enough when the vehicle is in weight bias mode, because there isn't enough weight on the parking brake axle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake chambers 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
The automatic high beam headlights may not switch to low beams when they should, leaving high beams on when other vehicles are present.
What the fix does
Software will be updated over-the-air to turn off the automatic high beam feature. A permanent fix is being developed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load lock clamps on the back of the cab may loosen, causing the load lock bars to become unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the load lock clamps at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hazard switch backlighting may stop working, making it difficult to see the control in low-light conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's master control unit software at no charge to restore the backlighting function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake system may respond more slowly than normal, causing brakes to activate with a longer delay than expected.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new pneumatic circuit at no cost to restore normal brake response time.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
