2022 Volvo Vnl Wheel Rim Recall (21V098)

Recall 21V098 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Volvo Vnl in recall 21V098?

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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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Vnl with recall 21V098?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the rim.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V098?

Recall 21V098 covers 22 vehicles: 2022 Volvo Vnl.

NHTSA lists 22 vehicles in this campaign, built January 6, 2021 to January 20, 2021. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Vnl wheel rim recall?

Yes. The affected vehicles have been contained by the manufacturer, and therefore no owners will be notified.

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.

When was recall 21V098 announced?

Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 21V098 to NHTSA on February 19, 2021.

This recall was filed 68 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 14 days. If your Vnl was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Vnl is part of recall 21V098?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V098 is open on your Vnl, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V098000 is open on your Vnl, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number 21E-007. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Vnl owners do about recall 21V098?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V098000 applies to your Vnl.
2. Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the rim happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Vnl owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 21V098 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Volvo Vnl: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Can recall 21V098 make my Vnl a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2022 Volvo Vnl returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Volvo Vnl has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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