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2021 Volvo VNR

8 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
Fire risk Electrical system

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 125 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V280000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

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

Free repair · 236 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V255000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Wheels

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

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

Free repair · 1,050 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V417000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing.

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

Free repair · 6,982 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V782000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.

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

Free repair · 12 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V535000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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

Free repair · 11,127 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V536000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

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

Free repair · 89 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V384000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

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

Free repair · 23 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V241000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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