NHTSA recall 20V-536 (20V536000)
service brakes, air recall reported September 2, 2020 - about 11,127 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V536000
- Also written as
- 20V-536
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX2004
- Reported
- September 2, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,127
- Component
- service brakes, air
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-536 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.