Volvo Vnl recalls
52 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Volvo Vnl. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Steering (9), Wheels (3), Power train (3), Electrical system (2), Service brakes, air (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2024–2025 Volvo Vnl, Vnr recall: Steering: gear box, shaft sector
February 19, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 24V-121Volvo 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.
- 2020 Volvo Vnl recall: Steering
December 26, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-900Volvo 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…
- 2024 Volvo Vnl recall: Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm
December 22, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-886Volvo 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.
- 2024 Volvo Vnr, Vhd, Vnl recall: Steering
October 13, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-690Volvo 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…
- 2024 Volvo Vnr, Vnl recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
October 13, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-689Volvo 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.
- 2022–2024 Volvo Vnr, Vah, Vhd and more recall: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
July 24, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-511Volvo 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.
- 2022–2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd recall: Electrical system: wiring
June 4, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-403Volvo 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.
- 2024 Volvo Vnr, Vhd, Vnl recall: Wheels: hubcap/cover
March 16, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 23V-173Volvo 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.
- 2022–2023 Volvo Vnl recall: Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
December 6, 2022 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 22V-896Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.
- 2021 Volvo Vnl recall: Steering: hydraulic power assist, pump
November 4, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 21V-858Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power…
- 2022 Volvo Vnl recall: Power train: automatic transmission
October 6, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 21V-781Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
- 2021–2022 Volvo Vnl, Vah, Vhd and more recall: Wheels: hub
June 2, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 21V-417Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
- 2022 Volvo Vnl recall: Wheels: rim
February 19, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 21V-09825. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
- 2022 Volvo Vnl recall: Engine
February 11, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 21V-065Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued…
- 2021 Volvo Vah, Vnl, Vhd and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
December 15, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-782Volvo 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…
- 2020 Volvo Vnl recall: Structure: body
October 5, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-613Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the sleeper bunk windows…
- 2020–2021 Volvo Vnl, Vnr, Vah and more recall: Service brakes, air
September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-536Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal…
- 2021 Volvo Vhd, Vnl, Vnr recall: Steering
September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-535Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
- 2018–2021 Volvo Vnr, Vnl recall: Equipment: other, labels
July 1, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-384Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the…
- 2020–2021 Volvo Vnl, Vnr recall: Steering
April 29, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 20V-241Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
- 2020 Volvo Vnr, Vnl recall: Steering
October 24, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-756Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the…
- 2015 Volvo Vnl recall: Suspension: front
August 21, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-617Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles. The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing…
- 2019–2020 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, Vnr and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission
July 2, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-510Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in…
- 2018–2020 Volvo Vah, Vnr, Vhd and more recall: Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers
July 2, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-509Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
- 2018–2020 Volvo Vnx, Vnl recall: Structure: body
March 18, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-208Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
- 2018–2019 Volvo Vnl recall: Power train: clutch assembly
January 14, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 19V-032Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in…
- 2019 Volvo Vnl, Vhd recall: Tires
November 15, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 18V-8115. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
- 2016–2019 Volvo Vnl recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel
September 25, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 18V-668Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst…
- 2019 Volvo Vnl, Vnr recall: Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
August 16, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 18V-542Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing…
- 2016 Volvo Vnm, Vnl recall: Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly
August 29, 2017 · Volvo Trucks North America · Campaign 17V-536Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Volvo Vnl had?
NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Volvo Vnl, across 19 model years (2007–2025).
Which Volvo Vnl model year has the most recalls?
The 2013 Volvo Vnl appears in the most campaigns (13). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Volvo Vnl for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.