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SevereNHTSA·26V444000·Announced 2026-09-07

2026 Volvo VNL, VNR, VHD, VN, VAH trucks recalled for loose steering

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2026 VNL, VNR, VHD, VN, and VAH vehicles because the steering arm may not be tightly fastened to the steering knuckle, risking loss of steering control and crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect (loose steering fasteners) that can result in loss of steering control and increased risk of crash, meeting the rubric criterion for Severe (score 4) even though no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VHD, VNL (4), VNR (4), VN, and VAH vehicles. The steering knuckles in these vehicles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.

A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 7, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607.

The recalled product

Product
2026 VOLVO VNL (4)
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • steering-failure
  • loss-of-control
  • crash-risk
Affected units
3,794

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 (5)

  • VNL (4)
  • VNR (4)
  • VHD
  • VN
  • VAH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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