Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 4, 2021
(Campaign #: RVXX2105)
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V858000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
October 6, 2021
(Campaign #: RVXX2104)
Transmission May Shift to Neutral Unexpectedly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles. The electronic control unit software may allow the transmission to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 21V781000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 162
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 01, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2104.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 24, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Lift Axle Suspension System Hardware May Separate
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one Watson and Chalin steerable lift axle suspension system with part number SL2065.27. The lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
NHTSA ID: 21E057000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will install a replacement lower rear pivot fastener hardware kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 2, 2021
(Campaign #: RVXX 2102)
Hubcap can Separate and Become Road Hazard
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
NHTSA ID: 21V417000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 1,050
Consequence Summary:
A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.76
February 19, 2021
(Campaign #: 21E-007)
Wheel May Bend Or Break
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
NHTSA ID: 21V098000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 11, 2021
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
NHTSA ID: 21V065000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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