ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems

Recall Information

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA ID 24V790000
Report Received Date 10/23/2024
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected 124,949
Completion Rate 65.07%
Recall Category Vehicle
Rework Status Original
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Issue

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 risk of a crash.

Consequence Summary

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 risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.

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More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V790000

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