SteeringRecall 20V-535 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 20V-535 covers 12 Volvo vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V535000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.