NHTSA Campaign 23V280000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Apr 19, 2023 · 125 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VNR 2020 125
VOLVO VNR 2021 125
VOLVO VNR 2022 125
VOLVO VNR 2023 125
VOLVO VNR 2024 125

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V280000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.