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HighNHTSA·22V605000·Announced 2022-08-09

Volvo Recalls 2023 VN Trucks Due to Engine Control Module Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Volvo VN vehicles because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall and 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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the engine control module (ECM), which may experience an internal electrical short-circuit. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters expected to be mailed on September 29, 2022. To resolve the issue, Cummins will replace the ECM and perform a recalibration. 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
12

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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