The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V781000·Announced 2021-10-06

2022 Volvo VNL trucks recalled for unexpected transmission neutral shift

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2022 VNL trucks due to electronic control software that may cause the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect where the electronic control software may cause unsafe transmission behavior. The source reports no injuries or crashes. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards with no reported incidents score at most 3; this falls under 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022 Volvo VNL trucks. The electronic control unit software in these vehicles may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.

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

Approximately 162 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2021. Owners should contact their Volvo Trucks dealer to schedule a free reprogramming of the electronic control module.

Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial truck
Hazard
Affected units
162

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · VOLVO

Same manufacturer · Volvo Trucks North America

See all →