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Volvo Truck Steering Arm May Loosen, Crash Risk
high How serious is it? About this label
A loose steering arm can cause the driver to lose steering control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V444000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2026 |
| 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 trucks because the steering knuckles may have been built with the steering arms not tightened enough. A loose steering arm can affect the vehicle's steering, since the connection between the steering arm and the steering knuckle isn't as secure as it should be. This loss of a secure connection can make it harder for the driver to steer the truck as intended.
What you should do
2. Contact a dealer, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586.
3. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, 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 26V444000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
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:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
- Safety risk
- A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2607. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.