NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Trucks North America - Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Published: March 25, 2025Recall ID: 25V055000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Affected Products
Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Battery May Short Circuit and Cause Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V055000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V055000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501. |
| Consequence summary | A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2501 |
| Potentially affected | 174 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |