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2020 Volvo VNL

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

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  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Steering

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V900000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Structure

If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 8,456 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V613000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 11,127 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V536000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 89 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V384000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 23 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V241000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Steering

A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 2,287 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V756000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 235 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V509000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 24,848 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V510000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 11,089 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V208000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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