The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V886000·Announced 2023-12-22

Volvo Recalls 2024 VNL Trucks Due to Steering Knuckle Assembly Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2024 VNL truck because bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, posing a 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 in the steering system that can cause axle spindles to fracture, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The defect involves bearing journals that may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, which prevents the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.

An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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