Vehicle recall 23V690000 · October 13, 2023
Volvo VHD, VNL and 1 more model
The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VNL, VHD, and VNR trucks. The fastener that connects two steering components, the pitman arm and draglink, may be loose, which can cause the connection to fail and result in a loss of steering control.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts and install new cotter pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2311.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V690000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2023
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2311
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,933
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
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