Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Volvo VNL failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 130,608 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Volvo VNL.
| 2023553 13 Oct 2023 | Steering Issue: On certain trucks, the castle nut connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the nut could loosen … |
| 2023404 24 Jul 2023 | Visual System Issue: On certain trucks, the gears in the windshield wiper motor could wear. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshie… |
| 2023141 16 Mar 2023 | Accessories Issue: On certain trucks, the hub covers on the drive axles could come loose or detach while driving. Safety Risk: A hub cover that detaches from the tr… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks. A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control (ESC) to be inoperative.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNR, VNL, and VHD vehicles. The hub covers do not properly fit on the hub and can detach from the vehicle.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2024 Volvo VNL: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10253829 | CBR: Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life(VCS2) |
| 10253828 | CBR: Volvo VN Models - Clicking Or Popping From HVAC When Switching To And From Defrost, Reduced Airflow In Defrost - Model Year 2024 to Present. |
| 10253824 | CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults. |
| 10253823 | CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 -AMT-F |
| 10253821 | CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information. |
| 10253819 | CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information. |
| 10252326 | Fleet Improvement Campaign: Certain Volvo VN model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear faster than previous seat model. Follow the instructions below to replace the seat cushion with an alternative cushion that is acceptable. |
| 10252324 | Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VAH, VHD, and VN model trucks built with a D13 engine could experience a reduced clamping load on the turbocharger mounting hardware causing the hardware to become loose. On affected vehicles follow the instructions below to remove the turbocharger and replace the mounting hardware and mounting gasket with new parts. |
| 10252322 | CBR: The Omnitracs ELD may have trouble linking up with the GPS signal. Replacing the Safety Direct Processor (SDP), (FLC), Omnitracs ELD unit, and overhead harness have had no positive affects. When both Bendix components mentioned are in the vehicle alongside the Omnitracs ELD, the GPS signal will not connect. However, if the SDP is disconnected, the GPS signal connects without issues. |
| 10252321 | CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed. |
| 10252317 | CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head. |
| 10252316 | CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated. |
| 10251325 | CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues. |
| 10251323 | CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID) |
| 10251319 | CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft. |
| 10251317 | CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer |
| 10249569 | CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement |
| 10249566 | CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P113600 NOx Sensor 1/2 Correlation Calibration Error Bank 1 - Model Year 2024. |
| 10249565 | Service Campaign: VIN Label Engine Serial Number |
| 10248099 | Service Campaign: Volvo Trucks has determined that certain model year 2024 VN/VNE vehicles do not have an adequate amount of door cavity wax installed. Cavity wax is critical for corrosion protection inside the doors. |
| 10248098 | Fleet Campaign: Certain Wegman Volvo trucks could have an issue with the Rear Air Suspension not being set correctly from the factory. The incorrectly adjusted suspension could cause incorrect working angles in the drive line. |
| 10248081 | CBR: Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information October 2023 Improvement List (Change Log) - US20-OBD23 Emissions. |
| 10248063 | CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present. |
| 10246113 | Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axles brake assemblies during an adaptive cruise control braking event. Follow the instructions below to visually inspect the brake rotors on the steer axle for excessive heat damage and update the ABS software. |
| 10246111 | 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. |
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