Volvo VAH, VHD, VN, VNL (4) and 1 more (2026-2027): Steering
Recall 26V444000 · Jul 9, 2026 · Volvo Trucks North America
3,858
vehicles affected
3,858
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V444000
- Date
- Jul 9, 2026
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 3,858
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 2026-2027
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V444000?
5 models: Volvo Vah (2026), Volvo VHD (2026), Volvo VN (2026) and 2 more, about 3,858 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V444000?
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.
What can happen?
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.