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Volvo Trucks North America: 2020 VNL Truck Recalled for Steering Gear Assembly Defect

Agency Publication Date: December 26, 2023
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Summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling one 2020 VNL truck because the steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly. The assembly might have fewer recirculating balls than required, which is a critical manufacturing error for the vehicle's steering system. A dealer will inspect the truck and replace the defective gear assembly for free.

Risk

Missing internal components in the steering gear can lead to a complete loss of steering control while driving. This defect significantly increases the likelihood of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Confirm if you are the owner of the single affected 2020 Volvo VNL truck involved in this recall.
  2. Contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference recall number RVXX2316 to verify your vehicle's status.
  3. If your vehicle is affected, schedule an appointment with an authorized Volvo Trucks dealer to have the steering gear assembly inspected and replaced if necessary, free of charge.
  4. For additional information, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Dealer inspection and repair

How to: A dealer will inspect the vehicle and replace the steering gear assembly if it is found to be defective.
๐Ÿ”„Option 2: Free Replacement

Defective gear replacement

How to: The manufacturer will replace the incorrectly assembled steering gears free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020 Volvo VNL Truck
Part / Model:
VNL

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V900000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Sold By: authorized Volvo dealers
Units Affected: 1 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 7, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: RVXX2316
Agency Last Updated: February 15, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response