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2020 VOLVO VNR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

8

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2020 VOLVO VNR

The 2020 VOLVO VNR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.

Recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VNR

NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VNR, potentially affecting up to 39,206 vehicles.

Recall 23V255000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING

| 236 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo...

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Recall 23V255000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

| 236 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo...

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Recall 23V280000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

| 125 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. 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.

Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Recall 19V756000 — STEERING

| 2,287 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo 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 steering gear to loosen.

Consequence: A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo...

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Recall 19V509000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

| 235 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo 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.

Consequence: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is...

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Recall 19V510000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 24,848 vehicles affected

Defect: Volvo 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 potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.

Consequence: The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this...

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Owner Complaints for the 2020 VOLVO VNR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 VOLVO VNR.

Safety Rating for the 2020 VOLVO VNR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 VOLVO VNR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 VOLVO VNR

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 VOLVO VNR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PSM23vna73 — POWER TRAIN

Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dealer installed, required parts are installed and is registered via eService.

KC-609 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES

Volvo Chassis - Accessory / Auxiliary Connection Points ( Power/Ground Points ) - VNL, VNR, VNX, VAH, VHD - Model Year 2018 And Newer

KC-419 — STRUCTURE

Volvo Chassis - Cab Roof Leaks, Water Intrusion At Roof Joints; Repair Instructions And Information; Supplement To FSB 812-002, Cab Roof Leak Repair - VN Models 740 And 760 ONLY, Model Year 2018 And Newe

KC-399 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster

K55899505 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Volvo Chassis - With 2018 New Style Instrument Cluster - Radio Mutes When In Reverse - Model Years 2018 And Newer

K20878118 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P205B-64 - Reductant Tank Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance - Model Year 2018 and Newer

NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 VOLVO VNR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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