Volvo Trucks recalls
62 official recalls and safety alerts involving Volvo Trucks since 2021-10, from EU Safety Gate, NHTSA. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.
This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with Volvo Trucks or the relevant agency.
- 2026-10-15
USVolvo Trucks North America: Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Truck Cab
A cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loose or Missing Structural Bolts in Sleeper Cab
A sleeper cab with loose or missing structural bolts may not properly protect an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2026-09-28
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Software Calculation Error May Cause Reduced Braking Performance
Reduced braking performance can require a greater distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-08-12
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-08-06
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-07-09
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-05-28
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2026-04-23
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit
A loss of anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2026-04-01
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2026-03-25
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121
A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- 2026-02-10
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Rollaway Risk from Inadequate Parking Brake Force
Inadequate parking brake force can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-20
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: High Beams May Not Automatically Switch to Low Beams/FMVSS 108
High beam headlights that do not switch to low beam as intended can reduce visibility for oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Load Lock Clamps May Fail
A loose or unsecured load lock bar can result in a loss of cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-11-18
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the…
- 2025-11-03
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Marker Lights May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 108
Marker lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Passenger Seat Belt Anchor May Fail/FMVSS 210
A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-09-18
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Inoperative Trailer Lighting
Trailer tail lights and turn signals that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Defective Latch May Prevent Door from Opening
A door that cannot be opened from the inside may trap occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2025-08-11
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loss of Steering Control
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2025-06-06
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Improperly Routed Power Cables
An electrical short can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. An electrical short can also cause the cables to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2025-04-17
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2025-04-08
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Hazard Switch Back Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 101
A hazard switch that is not illuminated may be difficult to locate when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 2025-03-25
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
- 2025-02-18
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Delayed Brake Activation/FMVSS 121
Delayed brake activation can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2025-01-10
DE
EULorry (Volvo Trucks)
The lower decorative trim on the Globetrotter plate can become detached and fall off the vehicle, especially at high speed. This could endanger the following traffic and increase the risk of accidents. The product does…
- 2024-10-23
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: ABS Warning Light May Not Illuminate/FMVSS 121
An ABS warning light that fails to illuminate will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the…
- 2024-10-03
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Unintended Acceleration in Limp Mode/FMVSS 124
Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-09-10
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts
Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-08-05
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- 2024-07-02
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-09
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-06-04
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Sudden Loss of Power Steering Assist
A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loss of Steering Control
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2024-02-19
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-26
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-22
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Axle Spindles May Fracture
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-12-05
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-22
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Delay Returning to Engine Idle/FMVSS 124
An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-11-15
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Inadequate Attachment of Side Bench/FMVSS 207, 210
The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 2023-10-13
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loose Steering Fastener May Fail
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Inoperative Electronic Stability Control
Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2023-08-04
- DEEU
Lorry (Volvo Trucks) · FHE / FME (4) (FH, FH16, FM)
Due to a software issue both 12 V batteries and their power cables may overheat during charging of deep-cycle traction batteries. This could cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2023-07-24
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Windshield Wipers May Become Inoperable
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-06-23
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Loose Steering Gear Fasteners
Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-06-04
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Side Air Bag Will Not Deploy
An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Power Cables May Not Be Tightened Properly
A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
- 2023-04-19
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2023-04-14
- DEEU
Lorry (Volvo Trucks) · FH / FHE / FM / FME (4)
The spring brake cylinder on the rear axle may break. This may cause reduced effectiveness of the parking brake or abrasive/locking braking on the rear axle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the…
- 2023-04-07
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Adaptive Cruise Control May Cause Sudden Braking
Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-03-16
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Hub Cover May Detach from Vehicle
A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2023-01-23
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Truck Cabin Heater May Catch Fire
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
- 2022-12-06
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Air Tank May Detach
Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-10-21
- DEEU
Lorry (Volvo Trucks) · FM, FH, FH16
The current signal timing for the intermittent windshield wiper relay is shorter than 200 milliseconds. This can cause damage to the fuse and the relay as the signal cannot be processed. This may result in significant…
- 2022-09-21
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- 2022-08-09
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- 2022-06-07
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2022-03-01
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Improperly Bolted Cabinets
Improperly secured cabinets can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 2021-11-04
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- 2021-10-06
- US
Volvo Trucks North America: Transmission May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly
An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.