VOLVO VAH (2023) recall — Steering
Volvo recalls 2023 VAH trucks with loose steering gear fasteners that may cause loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free tightening by August 18, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose steering gear 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 2023 VAH trucks because steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash. This affects truck owners who need to have the fasteners tightened by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81589-volvo-vah-2023-truck-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81589-volvo-vah-2023-truck-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V441000
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“Volvo VAH 2023 Truck Steering Recall: Loose Fasteners Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81589-volvo-vah-2023-truck-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #23V441000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V441000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose steering gear fasteners can cause the steering system to become unstable, making it difficult to control the vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during normal driving conditions where sudden maneuvers might occur.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2024 Volvo VAH trucks are affected. Truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators are most at risk due to potential loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023-2024 Volvo VAH truck has loose steering gear fasteners. The recall covers specific truck models from Volvo Trucks North America.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Free Tightening
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners at no cost to fix the issue.
August 18, 2023Check for Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by August 18, 2023.
August 18, 2023
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
This recall covers 2023-2024 Volvo VAH trucks. Check if your truck has loose steering gear fasteners.
What should I do if I own a recalled truck?
Contact a Volvo dealer for free tightening of the steering gear fasteners by August 18, 2023.
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 23V441000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo Trucks Hello, I own a Volvo Trucks that is covered by recall 23V441000 from Volvo Trucks. The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307. 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 #23V441000 (June 23, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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