VOLVO VNL 2021: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V858000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VNL 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-10 2021-11-04 2021-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX2105

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.