Spindle: armRecall 26V-444 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 26V-444 covers 3,858 Volvo vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 44% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V444000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The 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.
The risk
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.