Volvo VNL (4) recalls
NHTSA's records list 18 safety recalls covering the Volvo VNL (4) since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2023-2027. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 15, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2027 Volvo VNL (4) recalls 7
- Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, electric. 392 vehicles potentially affected.
- Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,071 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
Component: steering. 3,858 vehicles potentially affected.
- Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
Component: wheels. 205 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, air. 2,800 vehicles potentially affected.
- Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 340 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Component: parking brake. 800 vehicles potentially affected.
2026 Volvo VNL (4) recalls 16
- Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab
Component: structure. 5 vehicles potentially affected.
- Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, electric. 392 vehicles potentially affected.
- Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 2,071 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
Component: steering. 3,858 vehicles potentially affected.
- Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
Component: wheels. 205 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, air. 2,800 vehicles potentially affected.
- Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 340 vehicles potentially affected.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 222 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 115 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Component: parking brake. 800 vehicles potentially affected.
- High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 4,887 vehicles potentially affected.
- Load Lock Clamps May Fail
Component: equipment. 1,859 vehicles potentially affected.
- Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,465 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inoperative Trailer Lighting
Component: exterior lighting. 2,307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Defective Latch May Prevent Door from Opening
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 3,609 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 2,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Volvo VNL (4) recalls 13
- Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab
Component: structure. 5 vehicles potentially affected.
- Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, electric. 392 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
Component: service brakes, air. 2,800 vehicles potentially affected.
- Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 340 vehicles potentially affected.
- Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 222 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 115 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Component: parking brake. 800 vehicles potentially affected.
- High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 4,887 vehicles potentially affected.
- Load Lock Clamps May Fail
Component: equipment. 1,859 vehicles potentially affected.
- Inoperative Trailer Lighting
Component: exterior lighting. 2,307 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control
Component: steering. 2,487 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
Component: engine and engine cooling. 102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Volvo VNL (4) recalls 4
- Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Component: parking brake. 800 vehicles potentially affected.
- High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 4,887 vehicles potentially affected.
- Load Lock Clamps May Fail
Component: equipment. 1,859 vehicles potentially affected.
- Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Volvo VNL (4) recalls 1
- Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.