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Volvo VAH Recall 26V444: Loose Steering Arm Can Cause Loss of Steering Control

NHTSA campaign 26V444, reported July 9, 2026, 3,858 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2026-2027 Volvo trucks (VAH, VHD, VN, VNL and VNR models) may have been built with steering arms that were not tightened enough where they attach to the steering knuckle. A loose steering arm can lead to a loss of steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected truck, Volvo Trucks will have an authorized dealer inspect the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle and tighten them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. For questions, you can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and reference recall RVXX2607.

Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 16, 2026. Check your VIN there to confirm whether your truck is included and schedule the free repair with a dealer.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V444Volvo Trucks North America
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Risk
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VAH2026
Volvo VHD2026
Volvo VN2026
Volvo VNL (4)20262027
Volvo VNR (4)20262027