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Volvo VNR King Pin Nut May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 20V535000 · Reported Sep 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America

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A knuckle that separates from the axle can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V535000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 2, 2020
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Part affected	Steering
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain VNR vehicles because the king pin nut may not have been installed, or may not have been properly tightened, when the axle was put together. If the nut is missing or not tight enough, the steering knuckle could come loose and separate from the axle. This kind of separation would affect the vehicle's steering and increase the risk of a crash while driving.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522, to schedule an inspection.
3. The inspection to confirm the king pin nut is installed and tightened is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V535000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2021 Volvo VNR

Who to contact

Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-458-1552

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volvo Steering Recalls Cover Loose Fasteners and Steering Lock · all 6 Volvo recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STEERING
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.