Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- Component
- Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: thermal management: fluid/coolant
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 125
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-04-19
- Owners notified
- 2023-05-09
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Safety risk
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Volvo Trucks will work with the battery manufacturer Akasol to inspect and replace the batteries, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2304.