Volvo steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
The short version
Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the gear box shaft sector. Here is what owners need to know.
The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-121.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Volvo VNL |
| 2024–2025 | Volvo VNR |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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