2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4), 2026 Volvo VAH and 2 more models recall: Loss of Steering Control from Loose Steering Arm Fasteners
Report received by NHTSA: July 9, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
3,858 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4), 2026 Volvo VAH, 2026 Volvo VHD, 2026 Volvo VN.
- Compared with
Volvo Trucks North America has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 13 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
77 earlier NHTSA recalls by Volvo Trucks North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 2026-2027 Volvo VHD, 2026-2027 Volvo VN, 2026-2027 Volvo VNL (4) and 2 more models recall: Do Not Drive: Wheel May Detach
- April 23, 2026 2025-2027 Volvo VNL (4), 2026-2027 Volvo VNR (4) recall: Rear Brake Modulators May Short Circuit (agency record)
- April 1, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America recall: Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- March 25, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America recall: Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- March 25, 2026 Volvo Trucks North America recall: Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Volvo VAH 2026
- Volvo VHD 2026
- Volvo VN 2026
- Volvo VNL (4) 2026-2027
- Volvo VNR (4) 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V444000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 9, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 3,858 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | RVXX2607 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record