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Volvo VNL Recall 21V098: Wheels May Bend or Break, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V098, reported February 19, 2021, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain wheels fitted to these trucks, Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels in size 22.5 x 8.25, may not be able to support their load under certain circumstances. The wheels can bend or break while the vehicle is in use.

Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash. The manufacturer has contained the affected vehicles, so owners will not receive a notification letter. If you operate one of these trucks, contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall number 21E-007) or check your VIN for open recalls.

An authorized dealer will replace the wheels free of charge.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V098Volvo Trucks North America
Component
WHEELS; WHEELS:RIM
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
Risk
Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNL2022