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Volvo Power Train Recalls Involving Unintended Movement and Neutral Shifts
Volvo VNL trucks recur throughout this group, with transmission control problems affecting certain 2018-2019 trucks and certain 2022 trucks. In RVXX1901, an internal clutch assembly component may fail and cause unintended movement; the remedy is a Transmission Control Module software update. In RVXX2104, electronic control unit software may permit an unexpected shift into neutral. The remaining recall, RVXX1904, concerns transmission auxiliary air tank straps on certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. Over-tightened t-bolt clasps may deform the strap connection, allowing a tank to drop. The recurring concerns are unintended changes in vehicle movement and hardware that may release an air tank onto the road.
Warning signs to watch for
- RVXX1901: Unintended vehicle movement.
- RVXX2104: The transmission may shift into neutral unexpectedly.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices carries a stop-driving instruction or a park-outside instruction. For RVXX1901, Volvo VNL Clutch Part May Fail, Causing Movement, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving. For RVXX2104, Volvo VNL Trucks May Shift Into Neutral, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving. For RVXX1904, Volvo trucks air tank strap bolts may fail, the notice does not tell owners to stop driving. These statements describe the instructions in the supplied notices.
What the free repair involves
For RVXX1901, dealers update the Transmission Control Module software free of charge. For RVXX2104, dealers reprogram the electronic control module free of charge. For RVXX1904, dealers inspect the air tank strap and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Each notice specifies its own remedy.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report power train problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under power train for the Volvo models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Power train complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo VNL | 3 |
| 2019 Volvo VNL | 2 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | Volvo VNL Trucks May Shift Into Neutral | high |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Volvo trucks air tank strap bolts may fail | medium |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Volvo VNL Clutch Part May Fail, Causing Movement | high |
Common questions
Which Volvo VNL trucks have the clutch movement recall?
RVXX1901 covers certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal clutch assembly component may fail, potentially causing unintended movement. Dealers update the Transmission Control Module software free of charge.
What causes the unexpected neutral shift in the 2022 VNL?
For certain 2022 VNL vehicles, RVXX2104 identifies electronic control unit software that may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly. The notice specifies free reprogramming of the electronic control module and does not tell owners to stop driving.
What does the air tank strap recall repair?
RVXX1904 concerns certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps may have been over-tightened, potentially deforming the strap connection. Dealers inspect and replace the air tank strap if necessary, free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.