Truck Cabin Heater May Catch Fire
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 23V025000 |
| Report Received Date | 1/23/2023 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 135 |
| Completion Rate | 93.33% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Issue
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Consequence Summary
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
