CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
- Risk
- A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2306.
- 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 2019-2023 electric trucks have power cables that may be loosely connected to the windscreen heater relay. The loose connection can cause the relay to fail, and a relay that fails in the closed position will keep powering the cabin heater. This can overheat the relay and increase the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will tighten the power cable to relay connections at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. You can also contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 with questions about this recall.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the free repair with an authorized Volvo dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo Vnre (Electric) | 20192020202120222023 |
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