The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V900000·Announced 2023-12-26

Volvo Recalls One 2020 VNL Truck for Steering Gear Assembly Defect

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2020 VNL truck because the steering gear assembly may have been assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required, potentially causing a loss of steering 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 in the steering system that may result in a loss of steering control, which the rubric classifies as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2020 VNL truck due to a defect in the steering gear assembly. The assembly may have been constructed with fewer recirculating balls than are required for proper function.

This defect may result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects a single 2020 model year VNL truck.

Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on February 7, 2024. Dealers will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary at no charge. Owners may also 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 VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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