NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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
The 2022 Volvo VNL has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a flywheel that can detach from the engine on trucks equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines, cutting drive power and ejecting driveline pieces from the engine compartment.
Three other recalls carry equally high severity ratings. A software issue in the transmission control unit can cause an unexpected shift into neutral while driving. On the braking side, overtightened air tank bracket fasteners may have cracked, allowing the air tank to separate from the truck and become a road hazard. Certain trucks fitted with Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels in size 22.5 x 8.25 have wheels that can bend or break under load. On the safety equipment side, trucks with RollTek driver seats are missing a circuit that prevents the side curtain airbag from deploying in a crash. Two related recalls cover the windshield wiper motor, whose gears can wear prematurely and leave the wipers inoperative, reducing visibility in wet conditions. Finally, a hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate from the wheel hub and become a road hazard.
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
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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
The gears in the windshield wiper motor can wear over time, which may cause the windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
The windshield wiper motor will be replaced at a Volvo Trucks dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A missing circuit in RollTek driver seats prevents the side airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners holding the air tank bracket were over-tightened during manufacturing and may break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fasteners at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission may shift into neutral unexpectedly due to a software issue in the electronic control unit.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module at no cost to restore proper transmission operation.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels (part number ULT 391, size 22.5 x 8.25) may not support the vehicle's load properly, causing the wheels to bend or break during operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected wheels at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the flywheel to come loose and separate.
What the fix does
The manufacturer will properly tighten the bolts, inspect for damage, and repair any damage found at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
