Volvo VHD 2025 Recall: Steering Ball Stud Failure Risk
Volvo recalls 2025 VHD trucks with Composilite EXS20 suspension. The tie rod ball stud may fail, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2025 VHD trucks that have a potential issue with the steering tie rod assembly. If the ball stud fails, it could separate and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342480-volvo-vhd-2025-recall-steering-ball-stud-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342480-volvo-vhd-2025-recall-steering-ball-stud-failure-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V503000
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“Volvo VHD 2025 Recall: Steering Ball Stud Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342480-volvo-vhd-2025-recall-steering-ball-stud-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V503000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V503000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tie rod assembly ball stud may have been improperly heat treated and could fail. If it separates, it becomes a road hazard that could increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Volvo VHD trucks with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies are affected. Truck drivers and those who use these vehicles regularly are at most risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Volvo VHD truck has Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 15, 2024.
- Brand
Volvo Trucks- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-528-6586 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Tie Rod Assembly Replacement
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2405.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 13 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V503000 (July 2, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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