NHTSA recall 23V-280: Electrical System

Volvo Trucks North America · Reported April 19, 2023 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

23V-280
April 19, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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 for this recall is RVXX 2304.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number23V280000
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Report dateApril 19, 2023
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Thermal Management:Fluid/Coolant
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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.

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Affected vehicles

2023 Volvo VNR3 recalls total

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