Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- Component
- Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-07-02
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-15
Defect description
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Safety risk
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2405.