The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V399000·Announced 2022-06-07

Volvo Recalls 2022-2023 VN Tractor Trailers Due to Steering Gear Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, increasing crash risk.

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 fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2023 Volvo VN tractor trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly. This assembly error can cause the gear to fracture.

A fractured steering gear can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect affects the steering system of the affected vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears on affected vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Truck customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2202. 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.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VN
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Tractor Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,779

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)

  • VN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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