The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V756000·Announced 2019-10-24

Volvo Recalls 2020 VNL and VNR Trucks for Steering Gear Defect

Volvo Trucks is recalling 2,287 2020 VNL and VNR trucks because steering gear fasteners may be loose, risking loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The recall involves 2,287 vehicles in total.

The steering gear mounting fasteners on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, which allows the steering gear to loosen. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNR, VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,287

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • VNR
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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