NHTSA recall 20V-241: Steering

Volvo Trucks North America · Reported April 29, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

20V-241
April 29, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
Safety risk
The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V241000
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Report dateApril 29, 2020
ComponentSteering
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Volvo VNR8 recalls total

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