NHTSA recall 19V756000
Steering
Volvo Vnl and 1 more
Reported Oct 24, 20192,287 vehicles affectedVolvo Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number RVXX1906Built Jan 1, 2019 – Oct 17, 2019
The defect
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.
The risk
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.