2021 Volvo Vhd
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2021 Volvo Vhd. Newest first.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010811Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring.
- 11010806This CBR solution provides a step-by-step procedure to replace the hood tilt switch on Volvo Autohauler (VAH) and Volvo Heavy Duty (VHD) models, specifically for units equipped with bodybuilder applications that enable remote start/stop functionality outside the cab when the PTO (Power Take-Off) is engaged. The hood tilt switch is a critical safety component that disables remote start when the hood is opened or tilted.
- 11009762CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
- 11009748CBR - Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P009B13 Fuel Pressure Relief Control Circuit Open; Possible Derate - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions
- 11008307CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
- 11008306CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative/Goes Blank During Vehicle Operation
- 11008305CBR - Volvo Chassis - HVAC Fresh Air Door Binding
- 11008302CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer
- 11006957CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
- 11006951CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
- 11006950CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
- 11006949CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
- 11005404CBR: Drivers Information Display (DID)Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
- 11005403CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 11002821CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions
- 11002820CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative/Goes Blank During Vehicle Operation
- 11002819CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
- 11000890CBR - Volvo Chassis - Enable Air Suspension Gauge Function - US17 And Newer Chassis ONLY
- 11000873CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
- 10253824CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.
- 10252321CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.
- 10252318CBR: It may be possible for Bergstrom controlled Eberspacher Espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for 5 min and never start again.
- 10252317CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
- 10252316CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
- 10251325CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
- 10251323CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- 10251319CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
- 10251317CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer
- 10249569CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- 10248063CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
- 10246111Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dealer installed, required parts are installed and is registered via eService.
- 10244835Service Campaign: This Service Campaign is the solution for the Proprietary Hubcap Recall SC0425 that effected Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNE Models. This Service Campaign also covers trucks that were shipped short from the factory or removed in the field. Volvo Trucks now has a solution to replace the Proprietary Hubcaps with new updated hubcaps.
- 10244826Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster.
- 10244825CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018.
- 10243461TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
- 10243460TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
- 10243458CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12vAccessory Power Supply - Model Year(MY) 2017 To Present
- 10241911CBR: Valve Stem Extension Contacting Outer Wheel
- 10241907CBR: Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3,U029D, U029E - USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions)
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
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