2021 Volvo VHD & 2021 Volvo VNL + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 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.
🔧 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V535000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX 2003
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Component
- STEERING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-458-1522
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 28, 2020
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.