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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V332000·Announced 2025-06-06

Volvo Recalls 2025-2026 VN Trucks for Power Cable Routing Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks because improperly routed power cables may cause electrical shorts, leading to engine stalls or fires.

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 (improperly routed power cables) that poses a risk of fire and crash due to engine stall, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The recall addresses a defect where power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.

An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an electrical short can cause the cables to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Dealers will re-route the power cables free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2505.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VN
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
228

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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