The 2024 Volvo VNL has 8 recalls, the most serious being four separate steering defects where connections in the steering linkage can loosen, fracture, or separate entirely, causing sudden and complete loss of steering control.
The four steering issues cover different points in the system: a wheel end hub assembly that can leak oil and cause the axle spindle to loosen or fracture, a fastener between the pitman arm and drag link that can work loose and fail, gear teeth in the steering gear shaft that can crack and break, and a castle nut on the steering arm that can back off and separate from the drag link. On the electronics side, a software error can leave the electronic stability control inoperative, reducing the truck's ability to recover from a skid. The airbag recall affects vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats, where a missing circuit prevents the side curtain airbag from deploying in a crash. Two lower-severity issues round out the list: hub covers that do not fit securely and can detach and become road debris, and windshield wiper motor gears that wear out prematurely and leave the driver without wipers in wet conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gear sector shaft may not have been heat-treated correctly during manufacturing, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will check your vehicle's serial number and replace the steering gear if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bearing journals in the steering knuckle assembly may not be fully seated, which prevents the wheel end hub assembly from installing properly.
What the fix does
Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may disable the electronic stability control system, which helps prevent skidding and loss of control during braking or turning.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the control unit software at no cost to restore electronic stability control function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener connecting the pitman arm and draglink steering components may be loose, potentially causing the connection to fail and loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The castle nut that connects the steering arm to the drag link may not be tight enough. It could loosen and separate, causing you to lose steering control.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect the castle nut and re-tighten it to proper specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail and the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A missing circuit in RollTek driver seats prevents the side airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hub covers do not fit properly on the hubs and can detach from the vehicle while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the hub covers at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
