NHTSA recall 20V-535: Steering

Volvo Trucks North America · Reported September 2, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Steering recall

20V-535
September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America
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.
Safety risk
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V535000
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Report dateSeptember 2, 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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