Volvo Trucks North America – King Pin Missing Or Not Tightened Properly

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.


Report Received Date 09/02/2020
NHTSA ID 20V535000
Consequence Summary If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code RVXX 2003
Potentially Affected 12
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V535000)