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Volvo VNL Alcoa Wheels May Bend or Break

NHTSA campaign 21V098000 · Reported Feb 19, 2021 · Volvo Trucks North America

high How serious is it? About this label

Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V098000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 19, 2021
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Part affected	Wheels
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2022 VNL trucks equipped with specific Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels may have wheels that can't support the load under certain circumstances. This can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 (recall number 21E-007).
3. The wheel replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V098000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Volvo VNL

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volvo Wheel Recalls Include a Stop-Driving Lug Nut Warning · all 3 Volvo recalls in this area

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All 15 VNL recalls

Official notice

Component: WHEELS
Summary: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
Safety risk: Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is 21E-007.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.