Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- Component
- Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-12-22
- Owners notified
- 2024-02-02
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2024 VNL truck. The bearing journals may not be fully seated in the steering knuckle assembly, preventing the proper installation of the wheel end hub assembly.
Safety risk
An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Hendrickson will inspect and replace the steering knuckle assembly as necessary, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed February 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2315.