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NHTSA Recall 20V241000: Steering

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 23 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vnl.

23
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (May 20)
NHTSA campaign20V241000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX2001
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedApril 29, 2020
Owner notificationMay 20, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

Safety risk

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V241000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2020, 2021
Volvo Vnr2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.