Volvo Trucks North America – Steering Gear Shaft May Fracture

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.


Report Received Date 02/19/2024
NHTSA ID 24V121000
Consequence Summary A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering controleasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2401.
Recall Code RVXX2401
Potentially Affected 45
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V121000)