Greensboro, NC – November 8, 2024 – Volvo (OTCMKTS:VLVLY) has recalled 126,649 heavy-duty commercial trucks in which important safety features may stop working. The defect ups the risk of crash and injury.
The following models are affected:
- 2020 – 2025 Volvo VAH
- 2020 – 2025 Volvo VHD
- 2020 – 2025 Volvo VN
- 2020 – 2025 Volvo VNRE
Recall summary
The affected trucks are equipped with tow trailers and anti-lock braking systems (ABS). The ABS is in communication with the trailers through a system called the power line carrier (PLC). Due to electrical interference inside the PLC, messages between the ABS and the PLC may get jumbled.
This may cause the ABS – as well other systems that are connected to it – to experience “diminished or lost functionality.” This includes electronic stability control, collision mitigation system and active cruise control, among others.
Recall risks
Besides being more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, a truck with inoperable stability and driver’s aid systems may not respond to road hazards as well as the driver expects. This augments the risk of a crash.
Warning signs
The driver may notice an illuminated ABS warning light on the dashboard.
Other Volvo recalls
In February 2023, malfunctioning ABS and other brake-assist features were the cause of a Volvo recall that affected over 27,000 sedan and SUVs.
Over 17,000 XC40 compact SUVs were recalled in February 2024 over inoperable turn signals.
The repair
Dealers will update PLC software free of charge.
Owners should be notified by December 13, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 120,000 heavy-duty trucks are affected by this Volvo ABS recall. To do a Volvo truck recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
