Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Apr 23, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026, 2027
On certain trucks, the connector(s) for the rear brake modulator(s) may not have proper wiring protection. As a result, the rear brake modulator(s) could short circuit and cause a
Also affects: Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 1, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026, 2027
On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the trailer turn signal lights not to work when towing.
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Mar 25, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the brakes may release too slowly when the brake pedal is released. Canadian regulations require brakes to release within a certain time.
Volvo Vnl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 25, 2026
Model years: 2025
On certain trucks, the instrument cluster could go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the truck, including the speedometer, fuel
Volvo Vnl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 20, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, the automatic high beams may not switch to low beams automatically. As a result, the trucks may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Saf
Volvo Vnl — Accessories
High risk
Nov 20, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, the load lock clamps installed behind the cab could fail. As a result, the load lock bars could become loose and separate from the truck. Safety Risk: A l
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Jun 4, 2024
Model years: 2025
On certain trucks, the steering gear may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, power steering fluid could leak and cause a loss of power steering assist.
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Oct 13, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain trucks, the castle nut connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Visual System
High risk
Jul 24, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain trucks, the gears in the windshield wiper motor could wear. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that don't work co
Also affects: Volvo Vnr, Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Accessories
High risk
Mar 16, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain trucks, the hub covers on the drive axles could come loose or detach while driving.
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Accessories
High risk
Mar 1, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain trucks, the cabinets in the sleeper cab may not have been installed correctly. As a result, they could detach and fall. Safety Risk: A cabinet that detaches and f
Also affects: Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Wheels
High risk
Jun 2, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain trucks, the hubcaps may be defective and could come loose or detach while driving. Safety Risk: A hubcap that detaches from the truck could create a road hazard f
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vnr, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 5, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, when the manual override is used to switch off the daytime running lamps (DRLs), the lights may not turn on again when you start driving. Canadian regulations re
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Dec 15, 2020
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain trucks, the fittings for the air brake lines on the firewall pass-through plate may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, an air line could detach from
Also affects: Volvo Vnr, Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Sep 3, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the support plate for the brake pedal could fail. If this happens, the brake pedal could detach and cause a loss of braking.
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vnl — Suspension
High risk
Jul 3, 2020
Model years: 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain trucks, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for rear drive axles exceeds the load rating of the wheel hubs. This could cause the hubs to fail prematurely. If this
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Aug 22, 2019
Model years: 2015
On certain trucks, the front steer axle beam may have been manufactured incorrectly and could break. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 3, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the fuse for the transmission electrical circuit may have a lower rating than what is required. As a result, the fuse could blow while driving. This could cause
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Structure
High risk
Jul 3, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the t-bolts for the transmission air tank straps may have been over-tightened. This could cause the straps to deform and allow the air tank to drop to the ground
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Structure
High risk
Mar 19, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the sleeper bunk window may not be properly attached. This could cause the window to separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: Volvo Vnx
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
Jan 15, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a manufacturing problem could cause the clutch to fail. If this occur
Volvo Vnl — Tires
High risk
Nov 21, 2018
Model years: 2019
Certain trucks were equipped with Bridgestone M864, M860A or M854 wide-base tires, size 425/65R22.5, that may not conform to the endurance testing requirements of Canada Motor Vehi
Also affects: Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 26, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks built with a Cummins X15 or ISX15 engine equipped with nylon fuel lines and a banjo bolt on the fuel pump, a blockage in the fuel cooling system may cause a fuel
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Sep 1, 2017
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer ax
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Dec 20, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with an electronic air dryer, the operating parameters may have been set incorrectly. This could allow condensation into the air brake system, potentia
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Dec 20, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the front hubs do not support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle. Specifically, 5,987 Kg (13,200 lbs.) rated front hubs were used on trucks requiri
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 23, 2016
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may have been improperly heat treated, affecting material properties. This could lead to fracture of the axle beam at the kingpin, potentia
Volvo Vnl — Engine
High risk
Jun 3, 2016
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could caus
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Feb 18, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles manufactured with a 2-piece steering shaft, the lower or upper steering shaft may disconnect from the coupler. Separation would result in complete loss of steer
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vnx
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Feb 18, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ball joint seals on the drag link could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could result in ball joint fail
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Nov 24, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles manufactured with a 2-piece steering shaft, the bolt torque on the joint that couples the upper and lower steering shaft could be lower than specification. This
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vnx
Volvo Vnl — Engine
High risk
Oct 22, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could caus
Volvo Vnl — Structure
High risk
Oct 8, 2015
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the fifth wheel locking mechanisms could be susceptible to damage and/or wear. This could cause the locking mechanism to fail properly engage, potentially resu
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Oct 7, 2015
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with an Idle Free Model BA600 Electric Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), the mounting points on the housing of the APU could crack or tear. This could cause
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Aug 17, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. This could cause contaminants to enter the ball socket and cause corrosion, acc
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Mar 18, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 20, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with Eco-Roll, which allows the transmission to disengage from the engine in certain situations to conserve fuel, a defect in the software may prevent
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Tires
High risk
Nov 20, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles with a governed road speed setting of 113 kilometers per hour (70MPH) or more that are outfitted with 295/60 R22.5 XZA2 Energy Tires and used in an auto transpo
Also affects: Volvo Vah
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Sep 9, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, bolts that hold the brake caliper to the backing plate may not have been tightened to specification, and could allow the brake caliper to separate from the bac
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Engine
High risk
Sep 9, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain model vehicles with a D16 engine, engine software parameters may have been incorrectly set at time of manufacture, which could cause the engine to stall. This would resu
Also affects: Volvo Vnx
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Jul 2, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain model vehicles outfitted with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings, a programming error could result in the active braking feature of the enhanced cruise co
Volvo Vnl — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 26, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain trucks, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may no
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Visual System
High risk
Aug 9, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to see the
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Jun 25, 2013
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the secondary clutch disengagement switch may have been omitted during vehicle assembly or, in some instances, removed during servicing. As such, primary switc
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Apr 21, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the brake chambers may develop an air leak. As a result, the parking brake may not fully release. Park brake drag could result in a fire causing property damage
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Mar 22, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain trucks, the battery cables were fastened to the remote battery disconnect switch using incorrect hardware. In addition, the cables may be prone to chafing and vibration.
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Wheels
High risk
Oct 11, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In additio
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Feb 1, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can occur. T
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
May 19, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
May 2, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Jan 24, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, there is a potential for the engine to start without warning due to an unintended path to ground. This can occur when either the negative battery cable is disc
Volvo Vnl — Label
High risk
Oct 12, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the tire description may be incorrect on the certification label, which is a non-compliance to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 - Tire Selection and Ri
Also affects: Volvo Vt, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Suspension
High risk
Jun 25, 2010
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain trucks, the drag link may fail, which could result in a ball socket separation. A separation of the drag link will cause a complete loss of steering, and may result in a
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Mar 3, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the adhesive bond between the upper bunk glass and the window frame may be insufficient, allowing the glass to come loose and fall out. If the window were to f
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
May 19, 2009
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to water intrusion, which could result in an electrical short circuit and a fire. This could cause property damag
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Jan 27, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain trucks equipped with super single tires, vibration frequency from the suspension may result in fatigue cracking of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tubes. In time
Volvo Vnl — Emissions
High risk
Jan 17, 2008
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, incorrect software installed during vehicle assembly will cause the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) inhibit function to be disabled. As such, the driver may not
Also affects: Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Dec 10, 2007
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the automatic circuit breakers used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection. If a short circuit occurs, components and wiring
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Nov 14, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque. This could allow the bolts to loosen and fall-out, poss
Also affects: Volvo Vt, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Oct 19, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Volvo Vt, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Sep 7, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain vehicles, inadequate hood cylinder dampening may allow the hood to be opened with too much force. Once the cylinders reach full extension, this lack of dampening could c
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 7, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Steering
High risk
Jul 25, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the locknut used to retain the steering shaft may not have had the lock feature. As a result, the nut could loosen, allowing the steering shaft to separate, caus
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Mar 16, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the axle housing may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification (9.5mm thick instead of 11mm thick), which could result in a fatigue failure
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 29, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, an improperly seated or missing u-joint snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. The u-joint could then contact the s
Also affects: Volvo Vt, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Engine
High risk
Jan 27, 2006
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler inlet pipes and/or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may fail (crack or break). If the pipes or th
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Suspension
High risk
Oct 27, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Certain vehicles may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn. If the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control. Cor
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Dec 15, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, when the bunk is raised into the stored position, an object left on the bunk may inadvertently turn on a bunk lamp and limit air circulation to the lamp. The l
Volvo Vnl — Electrical
High risk
Aug 28, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter, wh
Volvo Vnl — Suspension
High risk
Jun 19, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect will result in premature spalling of the wheel bearings, which in turn will lead to eventual breakdown of the bearing. Correction: Deale
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Other
High risk
Mar 7, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism. If the window is open and this event occurs, the window
Volvo Vnl — Brakes
High risk
Sep 28, 2000
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the ABS ECU misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions for sever
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wx, Volvo Wxll
Volvo Vnl — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jun 5, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
THE ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL), AND HEADLIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE DRL AND HEADLIGHT FUNCTIONS. CORRECTION:
Also affects: Volvo Vnm
Volvo Vnl — Suspension
High risk
Jan 20, 1998
Model years: 1997
THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE JAM NUT AND THE WHEEL
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Vnm, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wca, Volvo Wg
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