NHTSA recall 20V535000
Steering
Volvo Vhd and 2 more
Reported Sep 2, 202012 vehicles affectedVolvo Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number RVXX 2003
The defect
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 remedy
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.