2021 Volvo VNL recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
💥 The risk
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2105.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V858000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX2105
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 3
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Owner phone
- 1-800-528-6586
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 10, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.