VOLVO VNR (2021) recall — Steering
Volvo is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNR trucks due to loose steering gear fasteners that may cause loss of vehicle control. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNR trucks because steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealers tighten the fasteners at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80732-volvo-vnr-2021-recall-loose-steering-fasteners-risk-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80732-volvo-vnr-2021-recall-loose-steering-fasteners-risk-loss-of · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V241000
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“Volvo VNR 2021 Recall: Loose Steering Fasteners Risk Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80732-volvo-vnr-2021-recall-loose-steering-fasteners-risk-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #20V241000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V241000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose steering gear fasteners can cause loss of vehicle control, which may lead to a crash. This hazard occurs during normal driving conditions when the fasteners are not properly tightened.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2021 Volvo VNR trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix are at risk of loss of vehicle control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2020-2021 Volvo VNR model. The recall began May 20, 2020, and affects trucks with steering gear fasteners that may not be properly tightened.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Volvo Trucks at 800-528-6586 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Have Dealers Tighten Fasteners
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering gear fasteners may not have been properly tightened, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it is a 2020-2021 Volvo VNR model, as the recall began May 20, 2020.
What should I do if I own this truck?
Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 to have dealers tighten the steering gear fasteners for free.
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V241000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 20V241000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V241000 (April 29, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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