Mack and Volvo Trucks Recall Steering Feature Over Safety Defect

Two of the largest names in trucking, Volvo Trucks North America and Mack, have issued recalls after discovering a defect related to steering performance.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects nearly 2,500 Volvo VN trucks from model years 2025–26, along with several dozen 2025 Mack Anthems and 2025–26 Mack Pioneers.

At the center of the recall is a problem with the dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature. The system, designed to help stabilize steering, may malfunction. If the guidance corrects an oversteer input, it could continue pulling the wheel in the opposite direction instead of stopping once balance is restored.

This malfunction raises a serious risk: if the driver doesn’t immediately counteract the steering, control of the truck could be lost. There are currently no warning indicators to alert drivers if their truck has the defect.

Both manufacturers identified the issue in July and launched an investigation. So far, there’s been only one field report related to the defect, and no accidents, injuries, or warranty claims have been tied to the problem.

As of August 11, the recommended fix is to disable the oversteer guidance feature. Volvo and Mack are addressing this through over-the-air software updates. In addition, the feature has already been removed from all new truck orders going forward.

Owners of affected trucks will begin receiving official recall notices on October 5. Both manufacturers also have reimbursement programs in place to cover repairs that may have been completed before the recall was issued.

For questions, owners can contact:

• Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586, recall number RVXX2506
• Mack customer service at 800-866-1177, recall number SC0483

NHTSA recall numbers are 25V520 for Volvo and 25V521 for Mack.

Source: Land Line Media