Thermal management: fluid/coolantRecall 23V-280 · 2020–2024 Volvo VNR
Volvo Trucks North America recall 23V-280 covers 125 2020–2024 Volvo VNR for a thermal management: fluid/coolant problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V280000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
The risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.