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NHTSARecalled Jul 24, 2023 · #23V512000

Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
  • 2020-2024 VNR Electric
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.

View the official CPSC notice