Volvo Trucks VNL Recalls
Select a model year to see manufacturer recalls on file with NHTSA for the Volvo Trucks VNL, updated live.
Recalls at a glance
NHTSA has 28 different recalls on file for the Volvo Trucks VNL, model years 2018 to 2027. The newest one was reported on February 19, 2024. One recall can cover more than one model year, so the yearly numbers below add up to more than 28. This summary was saved from NHTSA data on October 13, 2026.
| Model year | Recalls on file |
|---|---|
| 2027 | None |
| 2026 | None |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
Parts and systems recalled most often
- Steering: 8 recalls
- Power Train: 3 recalls
- Wheels: 3 recalls
- Service Brakes, Air: 2 recalls
- Structure: 2 recalls
Newest recalls
- Steering:Gear Box:Shaft SectorFebruary 19, 2024 · NHTSA 24V121
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
- SteeringDecember 26, 2023 · NHTSA 23V900
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
- Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:ArmDecember 22, 2023 · NHTSA 23V886
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
- SteeringOctober 13, 2023 · NHTSA 23V690
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)October 13, 2023 · NHTSA 23V689
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
- Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorJuly 24, 2023 · NHTSA 23V511
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
- Air Bags:Side/Window:CurtainJune 4, 2023 · NHTSA 23V403
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
- Wheels:Hubcap/CoverMarch 16, 2023 · NHTSA 23V173
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.
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