The 2024 Volvo VNR has 7 recalls, with the most serious being two steering failures: a loose fastener connecting the pitman arm and draglink that can cause total loss of steering, and a steering gear shaft with teeth that can crack and fracture, also resulting in loss of steering control.
On electric models, a coolant line in the high-voltage battery pack may not be fully secured, allowing coolant to escape and create an electrical short that raises the risk of fire. The electronic stability control system can also be rendered inactive by a software error, leaving the truck without the system that helps prevent skids and rollovers. Hub covers on the drive axles can come loose and detach while the truck is moving, creating a road hazard for other vehicles. The windshield wiper motor gears can wear out prematurely and stop the wipers from functioning, reducing the driver's forward visibility in rain or snow.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gear sector shaft may not have been heat-treated correctly during manufacturing, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will check your vehicle's serial number and replace the steering gear 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
The fastener connecting the pitman arm and draglink steering components may be loose, potentially causing the connection to fail and loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may disable the electronic stability control system, which helps prevent skidding and loss of control during braking or turning.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the control unit software at no cost to restore electronic stability control function.
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 hub covers do not fit properly on the hubs and can detach from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the hub covers at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hub covers on the drive axles can become loose or fall off while the truck is being driven.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will remove the hub covers from your drive axles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
