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NHTSA recall,

Volvo VAH (2026), Volvo VHD (2026), Volvo VN (2026), and 2 more

Volvo VAH, VN, VHD, VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles may have loose steering arm fasteners, which can cause loss of steering control.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2026 Volvo VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles because the steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms. A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 3,858 vehicles nationwide.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 9, 2026. 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 16, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800-528-6586.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Volvo affected?

5 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • VAH, model years 2026
  • VHD, model years 2026
  • VN, model years 2026
  • VNL (4), model years 2026 to 2027
  • VNR (4), model years 2026 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Component
Steering defect
Campaign
26V444000
Vehicles affected
3,858
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
800-528-6586

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)