2019–2023 Volvo Vnre (electric): Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 23V025000 · 135 units potentially affected · filed Jan 23, 2023
What's wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Why it matters
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V025000
- Manufacturer no.
- RVXX2301
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
- Units affected
- 135
- Report received
- Jan 23, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 16, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vnre (electric) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023