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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V121000·Announced 2024-02-19

Volvo Recalls 2024-2025 VNL and VNR Trucks for Steering Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2024-2025 VNL and VNR models because improperly heat-treated steering gear shafts may crack, risking 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 shaft fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated. This condition can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.

A fractured steering gear shaft can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 5, 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, VNR
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
45

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 (2)

  • VNL
  • VNR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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