Recall 23V512000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date
20230724
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
2021 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
2022 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
2024 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.