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2026 Volvo Vah problems

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Owner complaints
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Recalls
3
Service bulletins
13

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Recalls 3

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: armReported July 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles affected
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.
Risk
A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 on July 16, 2026.

Recall number 26V444000 · Recall details

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported May 28, 2026 · 205 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Risk
Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2606.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 29, 2026.

Recall number 26V350000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported November 3, 2025 · 242 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1‑800‑528‑6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning November 10, 2025.

Recall number 25V753000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Volvo Vah 13

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3 recalls, covering steering, wheels and seat belts.

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