2021 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 VOLVO VNL
The 2021 VOLVO VNL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP, WHEELS:HUB, WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2021 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 20,336 vehicles.
Recall 21V858000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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 steering assist.
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.
View full details →Recall 21V417000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 1,050 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
View full details →Recall 21V417000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
| 1,050 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
View full details →Recall 20V782000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 6,982 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs...
Consequence: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks...
View full details →Recall 20V536000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 11,127 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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 dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence: A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 20V535000 — STEERING
| 12 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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.
Consequence: If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks...
View full details →Recall 20V384000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 89 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo 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 wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence: If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
View full details →Recall 20V241000 — STEERING
| 23 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
Consequence: The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 VOLVO VNL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 VOLVO VNL.
Safety Rating for the 2021 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 VOLVO VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR-2078 202308 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: Turbo-Compound Engines - DTC P024400- Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Range/Performance - US21+OBD20 ToUS21+OBD22 Emissions
CBR-2131 202308 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3,U029D, U029E - USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions)
KC-750 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting
KC-623 — POWER TRAIN
Volvo I-Shift AMT Will Not Calibrate After Incorrect Flywheel Housing Is Installed
KC-161 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Cummins Engine - Cummins Fuel Pump Timing Correction to Reduce Engine Noise; Drone Noise at 1500 RPM and Increases With Engine Load - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2014 And Newer
FSB 561-029 — EQUIPMENT
Air Dryer Mounting Bracket, Installation
S7554 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Road Speed Limit Default Setting
S7547 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Inspection of pass through Collets
S7543 — EQUIPMENT
Seat Variable Shock Damper Control Assembly Installation
S7543 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Seat Variable Shock Damper Control Assembly Installation
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 VOLVO VNL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL
- 2016 VOLVO VNL — 15 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VNL — 12 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VNL — 6 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNL — 5 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VNL (current)
- 2022 VOLVO VNL — 4 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VNL — 1 complaint
- 2024 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2025 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
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