Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
Volvo Trucks North America – Steering Gear may Loosen
| Report Received Date | 10/24/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V756000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX1906. |
| Recall Code | RVXX1906 |
| Potentially Affected | 2287 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V756000) |
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