2023 Volvo VN
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 2023 Volvo VN. Newest first.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
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) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2313.
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 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will replace the ECM and perform a recalibration. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2203.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears on vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Truck customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2202.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2201.
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.
- 1101080711L Engine Block Compatibility and Backward Conversion Parts Requirements
- 11009762CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
- 11009750CBR - 13L engines may be equipped with an improper engine software calibration that does not match the engine certification label.
- 11009742CBR - Volvo VN Chassis - Headlight High Beams Do Not Function From Stalk Switch
- 11008336Service Campaign: TGW3 Non-Communication
- 11008309CBR - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 - AMT-F
- 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
- 11008301CBR - Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life (VCS2).
- 11006957CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
- 11006955CBR: Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life(VCS2)
- 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.
- 11006946Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain 2023 and 2024 model year VN vehicles, could experience an issue with the upper radiator hose collapsing or deforming causing it to leak or interfere with the engine lifting bracket. To correct this issue, follow the instructions below to replace the upper radiator hose with a new one.
- 11006945Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain model year 2023-2024 Volvo VN vehicles, could experience an issue with the upper radiator hose collapsing or deforming causing it to leak or interfere with the engine lifting bracket. To correct this issue, follow the instructions below to replace the upper radiator hose with a new one.
- 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
- 11005403CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- 11005401CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 - AMT-F
- 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
- 11002817CBR - Brake Caliper Concerns And Premature Brake Pad Wear - Model Year 2023 - 2024
- 11000873CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
- 11000870CBR - Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ), With Or Without Lane Departure warning ( LDWS ) .
- 10253829CBR: Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life(VCS2)
- 10253824CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.
- 10253823CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 -AMT-F
- 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.
- 10252326Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear faster than previous seat model. Follow the instructions below to replace the seat cushion with an alternative cushion that is acceptable.
- 10252324Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VAH, VHD, and VN model trucks built with a D13 engine could experience a reduced clamping load on the turbocharger mounting hardware causing the hardware to become loose. On affected vehicles follow the instructions below to remove the turbocharger and replace the mounting hardware and mounting gasket with new parts.
- 10252323Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks could experience deep rock chips in the hood paint which could result in paint flaking or lifting.
- 10252321CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.
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