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NHTSARecalled Oct 24, 2019 · #19V756000

Steering Gear may Loosen

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Description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Gear may Loosen
  • 2020 VNL and VNR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906.

View the official CPSC notice