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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V115000·Announced 2022-03-01

Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 VN Trucks Due to Improperly Secured Cabinets

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E trucks because cabinets may be improperly secured, posing an injury risk during a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (critical fasteners) where components can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the sleeper cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls because the bolts were installed without the required washers.

Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants. This is a structural defect involving critical fasteners.

Dealers will install washers to the existing bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VN
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
209

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)

  • VN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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