NHTSA Recall 20V536000: Service brakes, air
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,127 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo Vah.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V536000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX2004 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | September 2, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
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 20V536000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vah | 2020, 2021 |
| Volvo Vhd | 2020, 2021 |
| Volvo Vnl | 2020, 2021 |
| Volvo Vnr | 2020, 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.