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NHTSA Recall 21V781000: Automatic transmission (power train)

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 162 vehicles. It affects 2022 Volvo Vnl.

162
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (November 1)
NHTSA campaign21V781000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX2104
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report receivedOctober 6, 2021
Owner notificationNovember 1, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 covered by recall 21V781000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.