The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V148000·Announced 2022-03-11

Vicinity Recalls 2020-2021 Vi38 Vehicles Due to Steering Gear Box Defect

Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling 2020-2021 Vi38 vehicles because the power steering gear box may become damaged, resulting in a loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear box) that results in a loss of steering control, which the rubric classifies as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Vicinity Motor Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vi38 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the power steering gear box may become damaged, which can result in a loss of steering control.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear box assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in March 2022. Owners may contact Vicinity's customer service at 1-604-607-4000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VICINITY VI38
Brand
VICINITY
Manufacturer
Vicinity Motor Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
92

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 (1)

  • VI38

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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