2021 Volvo VN
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2021 Volvo VN. 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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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- Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Volvo VN. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 615,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 763,309. Local Authorities had not been notified.
- Unknown or other
RVXX2409 - Bendix ABS ECU Recall C6619 RVXX2004 Pedal Carrier Date Code Inspection Recall
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
Every window in this truck leaks. The upholstery is water stained around and underneath every window. This , I found out is a common problem for Volvo trucks. Volvo knows about this problem as they had a recall in 2019 for this very problem. Volvo Corp office also acknowledged a current recall for…
Every window in this truck leaks. The upholstery is water stained around and underneath every window. This , I found out is a common problem for Volvo trucks. Volvo knows about this problem as they had a recall in 2019 for this very problem. Volvo Corp office also acknowledged a current recall for this problem. Certain trucks qualified for repair under recall according to Volvo. Certain trucks do not qualify. Why is that ?? Water leaking around and down from a window can cause structure damage, electrical fires and problems along with damage to interior upholstery. I was told my particular truck did not qualify for dealer repair and that i needed to pay to have every window resealed. WHY? This is a safety hazard and a known problem. This should be the responsibility of Volvo to make sure their vehicles do not leak water. For the price we pay for these vehicles we should expect a quality made and safe vehicle to operate . I want help in getting this addressed for myself and every individual that has this problem. It is unsafe. I did contact Volvo at 2 dealers and the Corp office. I filed a complaint with the Corp office and yet to have received a response from them. The Somerset Pennsylvania Volvo dealer said they would call me back as well , no response. That dealer along with the Corp office acknowledged there is a problem with windows leaking.
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.
- 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
- 11009742CBR - Volvo VN Chassis - Headlight High Beams Do Not Function From Stalk Switch
- 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
- 11008304CBR - Vehicles Equipped With A Lift Axle - Wheel Speed Fault Code SPN 793, SPN 794 Set When Axle Is Up
- 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.
- 11006947CBR: On certain VNL model Volvos built August 21 , 2017 through January 01,2021 and equipped with chassis fairing p/n 84744212 or 84744213, the DEF fill door in the fairing may become loose or break.
- 11005404CBR: Drivers Information Display (DID)Inoperative After Cluster Replacement And Programming
- 11005403CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 11005400CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information
- 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
- 11000873CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
- 11000870CBR - Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ), With Or Without Lane Departure warning ( LDWS ) .
- 10253824CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.
- 10253821CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information.
- 10253819CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- 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
- 10249563Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
- 10248098Fleet Campaign: Certain Wegman Volvo trucks could have an issue with the Rear Air Suspension not being set correctly from the factory. The incorrectly adjusted suspension could cause incorrect working angles in the drive line.
- 10248093Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN model trucks built with an D13 Turbo Compound engine that have had a reman TC unit installed could experience a failure with the reman TC unit.
- 10248063CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
- 10246113Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axles brake assemblies during an adaptive cruise control braking event. Follow the instructions below to visually inspect the brake rotors on the steer axle for excessive heat damage and update the ABS software.
- 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.
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