The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V896000·Announced 2022-12-06

Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 VNL Vehicles for Air Tank Bracket Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNL vehicles because excessively tightened air tank bracket fasteners may break, allowing the air tank to detach and become a road hazard.

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 structural defect in the brake system air reservoir with potential for tank detachment and increased crash risk. No injuries, property damage, or crashes have been reported, placing this at the high-risk category for unmitigated hazards.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 Volvo VNL vehicles due to a defect affecting the air brake system. The air tank bracket fasteners were excessively tightened and may have broken.

When the fasteners break, the air tank may detach from the vehicle. A detached air tank becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 412 vehicles are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586, with recall number RVXX2205.

Dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge. For additional information, owners can 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 VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck / Air Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
412

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.

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