Volvo Recall 20V535000: Steering

NHTSA recall 20V535000 · announced September 2, 2020 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 12 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Volvo Vhd
• 2021 Volvo Vnl
• 2021 Volvo Vnr

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.