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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V255000·Announced 2023-04-07

Volvo VNR Trucks Recalled for Aggressive Adaptive Cruise Control Braking

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control that can trigger aggressive braking under light load conditions, risking rear axle skidding and loss of vehicle control.

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: This recall addresses a structural defect in the adaptive cruise control braking system that can cause rear axle skidding and loss of vehicle control. While no injuries or accidents are reported in the source, the defect qualifies as a structural vehicle defect per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling approximately 236 of its 2020-2023 VNR Electric vehicles equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The ACC system can activate overly aggressive braking when operating under light load conditions.

When aggressive braking activates, the rear axle can skid, the brakes can lock up, and the driver may lose control of the vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall number RVXX2303). Dealers will secure wiring, remove radar antennas and brackets, and reprogram the anti-lock braking system to disable adaptive cruise control. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. For additional information, owners may 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 VNR
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
236

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)

  • VNR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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