The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V535000·Announced 2020-02-09

2021 Volvo trucks recalled for potentially loose steering king pin nuts

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2021 VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles because the king pin nut may not have been properly installed during axle assembly, which could cause the axle knuckle to separate and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the steering system (king pin installation issue) that poses a risk of crash and serious injury. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text, making this a theoretical hazard. Per the rubric, structural defects without reported harm are capped at Score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021 VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the axle assembly. During production, the king pin nut may not have been installed or may not have been properly tightened.

If the king pin is missing or not properly tightened, the knuckle may separate from the axle. This separation could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522 to schedule a free inspection. Dealers will inspect each vehicle to verify the king pin nut is installed and properly tightened. The recall began on September 28, 2020. Owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 VOLVO VHD
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
  • steering-defect
  • axle-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
12

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 (3)

  • VHD
  • VNR
  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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