Recall 23V173 affects 1,007 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, and Vnr trucks for hub covers that can detach. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 1,007 2024 Vnl, Vhd, and Vnr trucks because the hub covers do not fit properly and can detach from the vehicle. A detached hub cover can create a road hazard and increase crash risk; Volvo dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hub cover on the 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, and Vnr is the cover fitted over the wheel hub at the wheel end. It protects and covers the exposed hub area and wheel-end hardware, and it has to stay seated while the truck moves, turns, and vibrates over the road.
On affected trucks, the hub covers do not fit tightly enough when used with the iLok fasteners, the wheel-end fasteners specified for these builds. Volvo traced the problem to insufficient retention force between the hub and the hub cover. In plain terms, the cover is not held firmly enough after installation, so road vibration and normal wheel movement can loosen it until it detaches from the truck.
The warning sign is noise or rattling from the wheel ends. If you hear that around a wheel, treat it as a sign that a hub cover is loose.
Who's affected?
Covers three Volvo truck model lines in the 2024 model year, all tied to the same iLok fastener and wheel hardware.
| 2024 Volvo Vnl | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Vhd | wheel hardware |
| 2024 Volvo Vnr | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 1,007 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, or Vnr does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loose hub cover can detach from the wheel end and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Noise or rattling from the wheel ends is a warning sign to pull over safely, inspect from a safe location, and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volvo dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, or Vnr is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the free hub-cover removal that eliminates the road hazard from covers detaching.
- Bring the recall notice if Volvo mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V173 when you call.
- Call Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586 with questions and use Volvo recall number RVXX2302.
- Inspect the hub covers before driving and stop using the truck if a cover is loose until a Volvo dealer gives repair guidance.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician removes the hub covers covered by recall 23V173. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid out of pocket for a related hub cover repair, Volvo's standard reimbursement plan covers documented recall expenses. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and keep any repair paperwork tied to the hub covers.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 16, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| March 24, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 5, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V173?
Recall 23V173 covers 1,007 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, and Vnr trucks with hub covers that do not fit correctly and can detach from the vehicle. A detached hub cover can create a road hazard and increase crash risk. Volvo dealers will remove the hub covers for free.
What should I do if my 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, or Vnr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V173. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule hub-cover removal. Reference recall number 23V173 or Volvo recall RVXX2302 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Volvo dealers will remove the affected hub covers free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a hub cover detaches from the truck and becomes a road hazard. That can increase crash risk for other drivers. If your VIN is included, arrange the free hub-cover removal with a franchised Volvo dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 23V173?
Volvo mailed owner notification letters on March 31, 2023. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2024 Volvo Vnl, Vhd, or Vnr is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V173000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-528-6586 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V173 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V173000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →