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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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