2022-2023 Volvo VN Steering Recall (22V399)
Volvo Trucks North America · 1,779 vehicles · Reported June 7, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 1,779 2022-2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Contact a dealer about the recall repair.
Recall 22V399 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V399000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2202 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Volvo VN |
| Units affected | 1,779 |
| Component | Steering |
| Safety risk | A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Volvo VN in recall 22V399?
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 VN with recall 22V399?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your VN shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the steering, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V399?
Recall 22V399 covers 1,779 vehicles: 2022-2023 Volvo VN.
NHTSA lists 1,779 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Volvo | VN |
What is the fix for the VN steering recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears on vehicles.
Dealers will inspect and replace steering gears on vehicles. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Truck customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2202.
When was recall 22V399 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 22V399 to NHTSA on June 7, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 29, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2022 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V399000. |
| July 29, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your VN was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my VN is part of recall 22V399?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V399 is open on your VN, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V399000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should VN owners do about recall 22V399?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V399000 applies to your VN.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the steering happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 VN owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 22V399 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 22V399 make my VN 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 steering recall means their VN 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)).
Steering defects go straight to safety. Under California's lemon law, a defect likely to cause death or serious injury can create a presumption after just two repair attempts, if the manufacturer was also notified directly.
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.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the VN went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to 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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V399
Is the 22V399000 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are normally free at authorized dealers. Check the owner letter or ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 29, 2022.
How do I know if my VN is part of recall 22V399000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V399000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.