Safety Recall RVXX1906 – Steering Gearbox Fastener Re-Torque – 2020 Volvo VNL & VNR

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL

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October 24, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V756000

Steering Gear may Loosen

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V756

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components  STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected  2,287

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

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