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NHTSA Recall 23V280000: Fluid/coolant (electrical system)

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125 vehicles. It affects 2020–2024 Volvo Vnr.

125
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (May 9)
NHTSA campaign23V280000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX 2304
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY › THERMAL MANAGEMENT › FLUID/COOLANT
Report receivedApril 19, 2023
Owner notificationMay 9, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.

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 23V280000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnr2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.