2020 Volvo Vnre (electric)
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric). 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 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, 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 RVXX2306.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
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.
- 11001078SC - Missing PCCV Air Valve.
- 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.
- 10249571CBR: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) 3-WayValve Calibration Failure
- 10249569CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- 10246108CBR: Volvo battery electric vehicles manufactured for model year 2020 to current may illuminate the ABS light in the instrument cluster after the vehicle is started. The ABS light will go out if the vehicle is driven over 2 mph (4 kph) or the key is cycled to the OFF position, then on again. This issue does not affect vehicle operation.
- 10243458CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12vAccessory Power Supply - Model Year(MY) 2017 To Present
- 10241911CBR: Valve Stem Extension Contacting Outer Wheel
- 10241909CBR: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Vehicle Will Not "Start", Limited Speed, Instrument Cluster Showing Neutral After Gear Selected
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10240272TSB: Hood Cable Breaking or Binding
- 10240246CBR: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Troubleshooting Ending In No Fault Found
- 10238873Electromobility Required Special Tools
- 10237363CBR: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Sub Hardware Programming
- 10237362CBR: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Cab Heater Diagnostics
- 10233521Electromobility Special Tools List
- 10232601Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) - Charging Issues Worksheet For eService
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