Vehicle recall 21V781000 · October 6, 2021
2022 Volvo VNL
The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V781000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2021
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2104
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
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