2021-2022 Volvo Vah Wheel Hub Recall (21V417)

Recall 21V417 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Volvo Vah in recall 21V417?

The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Vah with recall 21V417?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Vah shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hub, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V417?

Recall 21V417 covers 1,050 vehicles: 2021-2022 Volvo Vah; 2021-2022 Volvo Vhd; 2021-2022 Volvo Vnl; 2021-2022 Volvo Vnr.

NHTSA lists 1,050 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Vah wheel hub recall?

Yes. Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge.

Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is RVXX 2102.

When was recall 21V417 announced?

Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 21V417 to NHTSA on June 2, 2021.

This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your Vah was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Vah is part of recall 21V417?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V417 is open on your Vah, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 Vah vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Vah owners do about recall 21V417?

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 21V417000 applies to your Vah.
2. Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any hub symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
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 Vah owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 3 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 21V417 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 3 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
• 2021 Volvo Vnr: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 Volvo Vnl: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 Volvo Vah: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2021 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Volvo Vnr: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Volvo Vhd: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
• 2022 Volvo Vah: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Can recall 21V417 make my Vah 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.

Owners often ask whether this hub recall means their Vah qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021-2022 Volvo Vah returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

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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