Volvo recalls 2026 VAH, VHD and VN and 2026–2027 VNR and VNL trucks over loose steering arms
The steering knuckles may have been built with steering arms that were not tightened enough, and a loose arm can cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Take your truck to a Volvo dealer, who will inspect and tighten the fasteners for free if needed. Owners can call Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586 and refer to recall number RVXX2607.
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Recall details
- Product
- Volvo Vah, Vhd, Vn and 2 more 2026–2027
- Company
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Hazard
- A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 3,858 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 23, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V444000
- Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX2607
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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