Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 15, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX2006)
Parking Brake may Apply Unexpectedly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
NHTSA ID: 20V782000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 6,982
Consequence Summary:
If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 31, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.13
October 5, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX2005)
Sleeper Bunk Window May Detach From the Vehicle
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the sleeper bunk windows open.
NHTSA ID: 20V613000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 8,456
Consequence Summary:
If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.63
September 2, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX2004)
Die Cast Pedal Plate Casting Issue/FMVSS 121
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 20V536000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11,127
Consequence Summary:
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.39
September 2, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX 2003)
King Pin Missing Or Not Tightened Properly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.
NHTSA ID: 20V535000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin nut is installed and that it properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1522. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX 2003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 1, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX2002)
Incorrectly Labeled Rear Axle Rating/Part 567
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 20V384000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.75
April 29, 2020
(Campaign #: RVXX2001)
Loose Steering Gear Fasteners
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 20V241000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.3
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