The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V705000·Announced 2022-09-21

Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 VNRE Electric Trucks Due to Battery Fire Risk

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2023 VNRE electric vehicles because a coolant line defect may cause an electrical short circuit and fire.

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 (battery coolant line) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNRE electric vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the high-voltage battery pack where the coolant line may not be fully seated and locked. This issue can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. The affected vehicles are currently within the manufacturer's control, so owner letters will not be mailed. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586 for more information.

Volvo will inspect the battery packs and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Electric Truck
Hazard
Affected units
9

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)

  • VNRE (ELECTRIC)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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