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- EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). When the adaptive cruise control braking activates under light load conditions, it can trigger an aggressive braking response.
- Risk
- Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure wiring and remove radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle. The anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2303.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2023 Volvo VNR Electric trucks equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control can experience an overly aggressive braking response when the system brakes under light load conditions. This can cause the rear axle to skid, the brakes to lock up, or the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will secure wiring and remove the radar antennas and brackets from the vehicle, and the anti-lock braking system will be reprogrammed to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. You can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 about recall RVXX2303, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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