CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The steering gear sector shaft in certain trucks may have been improperly heat-treated. As a result, the gear teeth can crack or fracture over time.
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers and replace the steering gears as necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners may also contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall RVXX2401), and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNR | 20242025 |