VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V512000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNRE (ELECTRIC) | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-11-01 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-07-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX2308
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
