Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 9, 2020
Volvo 2021 VNR Recall: Steering King Pin Risk
Volvo recalls 2021 VNR trucks with potential steering king pin issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must have king pin nut inspected by dealers at no cost.
Volvo is recalling certain 2021 VNR trucks because the king pin nut might not be properly tightened, which could cause the knuckle to separate from the axle and lead to a crash. This affects truck owners who need to have the king pin nut checked by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80736-volvo-2021-vnr-recall-steering-king-pin-risk.
“Volvo 2021 VNR Recall: Steering King Pin Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80736-volvo-2021-vnr-recall-steering-king-pin-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V535000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V535000).
Volvo Trucks North America recalled certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles due to a steering hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on February 9, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo VHD, 2021
Volvo VNL, 2021
Volvo VNR, 2021
What to do
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the king pin nut is installed and properly tightened, free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522.
The hazard
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Trucks North America has 85 other recalls on record since September 3, 2010. Other recent recalls include a loose structural bolts issue for the Volvo VNL (October 15, 2026), a brake software issue for the Volvo VNL 2025 (September 28, 2026), and an exterior lighting recall for the Volvo VNL 2026 (August 6, 2026). NHTSA records show manufacturers sent 238 technical service bulletins covering the 2021 VOLVO VHD as of September 21, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Volvo VNR truck was sold after September 28, 2020. The recall covers specific models including VNL, VHD, and VNR.
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Customer Service
Call 1-800-458-1522 to get notified about the recall and have the king pin nut inspected by a dealer.
Have King Pin Nut Inspected
Dealers will check if the king pin nut is properly installed and tightened at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 20V535000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo 2021 VNR Recall: Steering King Pin Risk
Hello,
I own a Volvo 2021 VNR Recall: Steering King Pin Risk that is covered by recall 20V535000 from Volvo Trucks.
The official recall notice states: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
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.
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.
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