2021 Volvo (4 models) Service Brakes Recall 20V782000 (Volvo RVXX2006)
NHTSA recall 20V782000 (Volvo recall RVXX2006) covers about 6,982 2021 Volvo (4 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Dec 15, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V782000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Service brakes
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
The risk
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy and its status
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.
Status: NHTSA lists Jan 25, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
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.safercar.gov.
Volvo recall number RVXX2006
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V782000 as RVXX2006. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "RVXX2006 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo VAH | 2021 | — |
| Volvo VHD | 2021 | — |
| Volvo VNL | 2021 | — |
| Volvo VNR | 2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 15, 2020
- Owner notification
- Jan 25, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
Check your VIN for 20V782000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V782000 is open, call any Volvo dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V782000 or RVXX2006). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V782000?
NHTSA recall 20V782000 (Volvo recall RVXX2006) covers about 6,982 2021 Volvo (4 models) vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Dec 15, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V782000?
NHTSA's record for 20V782000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V782000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volvo dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V782000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 25, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Volvo recall number for 20V782000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as RVXX2006. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (RVXX2006) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V782000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V782000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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