“Volvo VNL 2022: Bent Wheels Risk Crash - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81180-volvo-vnl-2022-bent-wheels-risk-crash-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V098000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V098000).
Volvo Trucks North America recalled certain 2022 VNL vehicles with bent or broken wheels, increasing crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency announced the recall on February 19, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Volvo Trucks
Model: VNL
Year: 2022
Wheels: Alcoa Mirror Polish Wheels, part number ULT 391, size 22.5 x 8.25
What to do
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
The hazard
The wheels may not be able to support the load under certain circumstances, causing them to bend or break while in use. This increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Trucks North America has 84 other recalls on record since September 3, 2010. Recent similar recalls include a Volvo VNL brake software issue (September 28, 2026), a Volvo VNL exterior lighting recall (August 6, 2026), and a Volvo 2026 VNL steering recall (July 9, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Volvo 2025 XC60 seats recall (November 25, 2025), a Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV wheel recall (March 27, 2026), and a Volkswagen 2026 Atlas wheel recall (December 3, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Volvo VNL truck has Alcoa Mirror Polish wheels with part number ULT 391 and wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. The recall covers vehicles sold starting from January 2021.
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Trucks
Call 1-800-528-6586 to arrange free wheel replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 21 days.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V098000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo VNL 2022: Bent Wheels Risk Crash - Recall
Hello,
I own a Volvo VNL 2022: Bent Wheels Risk Crash - Recall that is covered by recall 21V098000 from Volvo Trucks.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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