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HighNHTSA·21V417000·Announced 2021-02-06

Volvo Trucks recalls 2021-2022 vehicles for hubcap separation hazard

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, and VNR vehicles due to a defective hubcap compression spring that can cause the hubcap to separate, creating a road hazard. Dealers will remove the hubcap free of charge.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a wheel component that can cause hubcap separation and create a road hazard. However, the source text reports no actual injuries, crashes, or property damage—the risk remains theoretical.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Volvo vehicles: the VAH, VDH, VNL, and VNR models. These vehicles have a hubcap compression spring that can cause the hubcap to separate from the wheel.

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Approximately 1,050 vehicles are affected.

Owners should contact their Volvo Trucks dealer to have the hubcap removed free of charge. Owners were initially notified of this recall by mail on July 12, 2021. For more information, contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 VOLVO VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Wheel Assembly
Hazard
  • hubcap-separation
  • road-hazard
Affected units
1,050

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • VHD
  • VAH
  • VNL
  • VNR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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