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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 21V781📅 Oct 7, 2021

2022 Volvo VNL recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.

💥 The risk

An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V781000
Manufacturer recall #
RVXX2104
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
162
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 1, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V781 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V781?

2022 Volvo VNL. 162 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.