The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V613000·Announced 2020-10-05

Volvo Recalls 2020 VNL Trucks for Window Hinge Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2020 VNL vehicles because window hinges may fail if sleeper windows are open, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that could cause a window to detach and strike others, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the sleeper bunk windows open.

If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
8,456

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 (1)

  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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