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Volvo Wheel Recalls Include a Stop-Driving Lug Nut Warning
⚠ 1 of these recalls carries a do-not-drive advisory.
These Volvo wheel notices address loose lug nuts, wheels unable to support a load under certain circumstances, and separating hubcaps. VNL trucks recur throughout the group, although the affected years and equipment differ. The May 2026 lug-nut recall covers certain 2026 VAH, 2026–2027 VN, VHD and VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The February 2021 notice targets certain 2022 VNL trucks equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, sized 22.5 x 8.25. The June 2021 notice covers certain 2021–2022 VAH, VDH, VNL and VNR vehicles whose hubcap compression spring can cause separation. Wheel detachment carries an explicit stop-driving instruction.
Warning signs to watch for
- February 2021 Alcoa wheel recall: affected wheels may bend or break while in use.
- June 2021 hubcap recall RVXX 2102: the hubcap may separate.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The May 2026 wheel lug-nut recall explicitly advises owners not to drive affected vehicles until the repair has been performed. This is the one stop-driving notice in the group; none carries a park-outside instruction. The February 2021 recall involving Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels on certain 2022 VNL trucks does not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2021 hubcap compression-spring recall involving certain 2021–2022 VAH, VDH, VNL and VNR vehicles also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
For the May 2026 lug-nut recall, dealers inspect wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace worn components if necessary, free of charge. For the February 2021 Alcoa wheel recall, dealers replace the wheels free of charge. For the June 2021 hubcap recall, dealers remove the hubcap free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 1 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Volvo Trucks Wheel Lug Nuts May Loosen · do not drive | critical |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Volvo VNL, VNR Trucks Hubcap Can Separate | medium |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Volvo VNL Alcoa Wheels May Bend or Break | high |
Common questions
Which Volvo wheel recall tells owners to stop driving?
The May 2026 lug-nut recall advises owners not to drive until repaired. It covers certain 2026 VAH, 2026–2027 VN, VHD and VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. Loose lug nuts may allow a wheel to detach.
Which Alcoa wheels are identified in the VNL recall?
The February 2021 notice identifies Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, sized 22.5 x 8.25, on certain 2022 VNL vehicles. These wheels may bend or break under certain circumstances. Dealers replace the affected wheels free of charge.
Does the Volvo hubcap recall involve replacing the wheel?
The June 2021 notice specifies removing the hubcap free of charge. It concerns certain 2021–2022 VAH, VDH, VNL and VNR vehicles. The stated defect is a hubcap compression spring that can cause the hubcap to separate and create a road hazard.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.