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Volvo VN Recall 24V741: Truck May Accelerate Unintentionally, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 24V741, reported October 3, 2024, 2,098 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN trucks may have a software problem in the electrical system. When communication between the truck's controllers is interrupted and the vehicle enters limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can be sent, causing the truck to accelerate without the driver intending it. The vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 124 for accelerator control systems.

Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and schedule the remedy as soon as possible.

An authorized Volvo dealer will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. To confirm whether your truck is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX2408.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V741Volvo Trucks North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk
Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VN202220232024