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Volvo VNL Trucks: Side Airbag May Not Deploy

NHTSA campaign 23V403000 · Reported Jun 4, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America

high How serious is it? About this label

An airbag that fails to deploy in a crash increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V403000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 4, 2023
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Part affected	AIR Bags:side/window:curtain
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2022–2023
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VNL and VHD trucks that are equipped with RollTek driver seats. On these trucks, a circuit needed for the side airbag is missing. Without this circuit in place, the side airbag will not deploy the way it is supposed to if the truck is involved in a crash. This means the airbag will not provide protection when needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer to have a jumper harness connected between the seat and cab harness; you can also call Volvo Trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V403000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2022 Volvo VNL
2023 Volvo VNL

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Summary: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.
Safety risk: An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2305.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.