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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 22V148📅 Mar 14, 2022

2020–2021 Vicinity VI38 recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Vicinity Motor Corporation (Vicinity) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Vi38 vehicles. The power steering gear box may become damaged, resulting in a loss of steering control.

💥 The risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear box assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in March 2022. Owners may contact Vicinity's customer service at 1-604-607-4000. Vicinity's number for this recall is Campaign 000-043.

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
22V148000
Manufacturer recall #
Campaign 000-043
Manufacturer
Vicinity Motor Corporation
Vehicles affected
92
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:MOUNTING BRACKET
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 27, 2022
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 22V148 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V148?

2020–2021 Vicinity VI38. 92 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Vicinity dealer to book the free repair.