Volvo recall: Steering
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
What could happen
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2021
- Volvo Vnl 2021
- Volvo Vnr 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V535000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX 2003
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 9, 2026
- Volvo recall: Wheels May 28, 2026
- Volvo recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Oct 23, 2024
- Volvo recall: Wheels Sep 10, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jul 2, 2024
- Volvo recall: Steering Jun 4, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.