2021 Volvo VNL recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Volvo VNL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 4, 2021Crash risk2021 Volvo VNL — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
21V858000 · 3 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Volvo VAH, 2021–2022 Volvo VHD, 2021–2022 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Wheels
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
21V417000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Dec 15, 2020Crash risk2021 Volvo VAH, 2021 Volvo VHD, 2021 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
20V782000 · 7K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 2, 2020Crash risk2021 Volvo VHD, 2021 Volvo VNL, 2021 Volvo VNR — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
20V535000 · 12 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 2, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Volvo VAH, 2020–2021 Volvo VHD, 2020–2021 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V536000 · 11K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jul 1, 2020Crash risk2018–2021 Volvo VNL, 2018–2021 Volvo VNR — Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
20V384000 · 89 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Apr 29, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Volvo VNL, 2020–2021 Volvo VNR — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
20V241000 · 23 units · Volvo Trucks North America