The 2023 Volvo VNR has 4 recalls, the most serious being two fire risks tied to the high-voltage battery pack: a coolant line that may not be fully seated can leak and cause an electrical short, and loose internal hardware can detach and short-circuit the battery.
This truck is an electric vehicle, and both battery-related issues point to the same dangerous outcome: a fire originating in the high-voltage pack. There is also a braking concern specific to trucks equipped with adaptive cruise control. When the system activates under light load, it can apply the brakes far more aggressively than the situation calls for, causing the rear axle to skid, the brakes to lock up, and the driver to lose control of the vehicle. On the visibility side, the windshield wiper motor gears can wear out prematurely and cause the wipers to stop working entirely, leaving the driver without a clear view of the road in rain or snow.
At a glance
What can fail
Hardware inside the high-voltage battery pack may not be properly tightened, allowing it to loosen and detach, which could cause an internal short circuit.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks will replace the high-voltage battery pack at an authorized dealership.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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
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 coolant line connecting to the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, allowing coolant to leak out and potentially causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks and battery manufacturer Akasol will inspect and replace the battery pack as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The adaptive cruise control system may cause sudden hard braking when activated under light load conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure wiring, remove radar components, and reprogram the anti-lock braking system to disable adaptive cruise control.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
