CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
- Risk
- A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Volvo trucks may have steering gear mounting fasteners that were not tightened enough, so the steering gear can loosen over time. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the steering gear and re-torque its mounting fasteners to a higher value, and the steering gear will be replaced where necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 with questions about this recall.
If you own a 2020 Volvo VNL or VNR, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VNL | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNR | 2020 |