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2014 Volvo VNL

12 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5,547 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V928000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 101 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V634000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout.

In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,854 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V524000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 6,234 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V739000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Tires

Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 115 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V740000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 3,175 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V555000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Forward collision avoidance

If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,025 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V356000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 426 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V139000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5,486 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V618000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 381 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V366000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 23,056 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V268000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 5,207 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V102000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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