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Volvo VN Recall 24V397: Steering may suddenly lose power assist, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 24V397, reported June 4, 2024, 424 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2025 Volvo VN and VHD trucks may have an improperly seated plug in the steering gear valve housing. This can cause a sudden loss of electric power steering assist, making the truck harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear as necessary, free of charge. Owners who received the notification letter mailed June 17, 2024 can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Owners should also check their VIN for any open recalls, as the repair is covered at no cost by an authorized dealer.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V397Volvo Trucks North America
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.
Risk
A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the plug and replace the steering gear as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2403.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VHD2025
Volvo VN2025