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Volvo New VN recall: The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause

Recall published 1+ years ago

The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.

The hazard: Steering or suspension defect

A steering component may separate on these vehicles. That is why the notice reads as urgent even though most affected cars will never show a symptom.

What the notice says: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Why it matters: A steering or suspension component may separate, loosen or fail. The result is a partial or total loss of steering control, typically without warning and often at speed.

Recall details

Recall number
25V520000
Published
August 11, 2025
Risk level
NHTSA safety recall
Status
Open safety recall
Issued by
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Product type
Steering
Distribution
Nationwide
Vehicles
Volvo VNL (4)
Lot / code info
NHTSA campaign number 25V520000

Products covered by this recall

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.

Vehicles in this campaign

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Vehicle

Match this against the make and model on your registration.

  • Volvo New VN

Codes are lifted verbatim from the NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Steering

Volvo Trucks — A steering component may separate on these vehicles. That is why the notice reads as urgent even though most affected cars will never show a symptom.

  1. Have this looked at soon. If the steering has felt loose, vague or noisy, stop driving the vehicle and call the dealer rather than driving it in.
  2. Do not have an independent shop "tighten it up" in the meantime; the recall repair usually involves a redesigned part, not a torque adjustment.
  3. Keep the repair order the dealer hands you. It is your proof the campaign was closed out, and it matters at resale.
  4. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you do anything else. A campaign covers a build range, not every car of that model year, and the VIN lookup is the only thing that confirms yours is included.

What the recall repair costs you

Nothing, and that is a legal obligation rather than a goodwill gesture. The question worth asking is what else is covered.

  • Recall work is free for as long as you own the vehicle, with no mileage limit, no age limit for the current owner, and no requirement that you bought the car from that dealer.
  • Keep receipts for towing, storage or a rental you arranged yourself — reimbursement for these is common where the vehicle was undrivable.
  • If you already paid an independent garage for the same fix, submit the invoice to the manufacturer under their reimbursement plan.
  • Get the closed campaign noted on your service record. Buyers and insurers both check.

Remedy named in the notice: The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506.

Company contact: Volvo Trucks North America

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Volvo Trucks steering recalled?

The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Have this looked at soon. If the steering has felt loose, vague or noisy, stop driving the vehicle and call the dealer rather than driving it in.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506.

Does the repair cost me anything?

No. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at a franchised dealer for as long as the campaign is open, whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

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