VOLVO VNL (4) (2025) recall — Steering
Volvo recalls 2025-2026 VNL trucks with potential steering loss. Owners must update software or contact dealer by August 22, 2025 to prevent crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL trucks because their steering system may malfunction, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should update software or contact a dealer to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82146-volvo-2025-vnl-trucks-steering-control-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82146-volvo-2025-vnl-trucks-steering-control-risk-recall · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V520000
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“Volvo 2025 VNL Trucks: Steering Control Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82146-volvo-2025-vnl-trucks-steering-control-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #25V520000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V520000).
Why it’s dangerous
The oversteer guidance feature in the truck's steering system may malfunction, causing a sudden loss of steering control. This could lead to a crash if the driver cannot maintain vehicle direction.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks in the U.S. are affected. Commercial truck drivers using these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The recall was notified via mail on August 22, 2025, and the recall number is RVXX2506.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software
Volvo will provide a free over-the-air update to disable the oversteer guidance feature.
Contact Dealer
Owners can also request a dealer fix for the steering issue at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506.
Questions people ask
When was this recall notified?
Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025.
How can I get the fix?
Volvo will send a free over-the-air software update or a dealer can fix the issue.
Is this recall for all 2025-2026 Volvo trucks?
No, only specific 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks are affected.
Contact Volvo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V520000 — Volvo Volvo Hello, I own a Volvo that is covered by recall 25V520000 from Volvo. The official recall notice states: The oversteer guidance feature will be disabled through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2506. 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.
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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 #25V520000 (November 8, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 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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