NHTSA recall 24V121000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Volvo Vnl and 1 more
Reported Feb 19, 202445 vehicles affectedVolvo Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number RVXX2401
The defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2025 VNL and VNR vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.