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.
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
If the king pin nut isn't installed or tightened correctly, the knuckle can separate from the axle. This increases the risk of a crash because the steering system becomes unstable.
Truck owners with 2021 Volvo VNR models are most at risk. These vehicles were produced after September 28, 2020.
Check if your 2021 Volvo VNR truck was sold after September 28, 2020. The recall covers specific models including VNL, VHD, and VNR.
Call 1-800-458-1522 to get notified about the recall and have the king pin nut inspected by a dealer.
Dealers will check if the king pin nut is properly installed and tightened at no cost.
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.
The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly, which could cause the knuckle to separate from the axle and increase crash risk.
Your 2021 Volvo VNR truck was sold after September 28, 2020. The recall covers VNL, VHD, and VNR models.
Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522 to have the king pin nut inspected by a dealer at no cost.
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 Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks 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.
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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.
