2026-2027 Volvo VHD VN VNL VNR VAH trucks wheel lug nut detachment
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2026–2027 VHD, VN, VNL, VNR, and VAH model trucks because wheel lug nuts may loosen, allowing wheels to detach and potentially cause loss of vehicle control or crashes.
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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel detachment) with documented risk of loss of control and crash injury, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity. No reported injuries or deaths are stated in the source text, which prevents a higher score.
Plain-English summary
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026–2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.
Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2026 VOLVO VHD
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy Truck / Lug Nuts
- Hazard
- wheel-detachment
- loss-of-control
- Affected units
- 155
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)
- VHD
- VNL (4)
- VN
- VNR (4)
- VAH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.