Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Volvo Trucks North America – Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
| Report Received Date | 07/24/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V512000 |
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308. |
| Recall Code | RVXX2308 |
| Potentially Affected | 172 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V512000) |
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