NHTSA Campaign 23V512000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by Volvo Trucks North America · Reported Jul 24, 2023 · 172 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2020 172
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2021 172
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2022 172
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2023 172
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2024 172

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V512000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.