Volvo VN, VAH Trucks Steering Fasteners May Loosen
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Loose steering gear fasteners can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V441000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Steering:critical Fasteners |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Volvo VN and VAH trucks, the fasteners that hold the steering gear in place may not have been tightened properly at the factory. Because these steering gear fasteners may be loose, they could work themselves looser over time as the truck is used.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
3. The dealer will tighten the steering gear fasteners, 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 23V441000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-1552
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:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
- Safety risk
- Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.