VOLVO VNR 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V280000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VNR 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-09 2023-04-19 2023-04-19

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX 2304

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 125

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

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.