NHTSASTEERING
Volvo Trucks North America - Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Published: June 9, 2024Recall ID: 24V423000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24V423000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V423000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod ends as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2404. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2404 |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |