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 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.
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.
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.
1101080711L Engine Block Compatibility and Backward Conversion Parts Requirements
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.
11009750CBR - 13L engines may be equipped with an improper engine software calibration that does not match the engine certification label.
11008336Service Campaign: TGW3 Non-Communication
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.
11006943Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN and VHD model trucks built with TGW3 have stopped communicating after production. Follow the instructions below to update the TGW software and perform the SIM card calibration procedure to re-establish TGW connection.
11005404CBR: Drivers Information Display (DID)Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
11005398Service Campaign: Certain model year 2022 VHD/VAH vehicles could experience headlight vibration, which makes the headlights appear to bounce at idle.
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.
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.
10246120Service Campaign: On certain Volvo VN, VHD, VAH chassis, with a Meritor rear carrier, there is a possibility of the rear differentials being filled with incorrect fluid. This campaign will require draining the rear differential/differentials, hubs and refilling with the correct fluid.
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.
10244836Service Campaign: This Service Campaign is the solution for the Ship Shortage of 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.
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.
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