NHTSA Recall 25V055000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 174 vehicles. It affects 2023–2025 Volvo Vnre (electric).
| NHTSA campaign | 25V055000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX2501 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | March 25, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Safety risk
A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V055000
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.