Manufacturer recall number

Volvo recall RVXX1702

Q: Is RVXX1702 the same recall as 17V536000?

Yes. RVXX1702 is Volvo’s own number for it; 17V536000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Volvo calls it RVXX1702. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V536000 on Aug 29, 2017: steering on the 2016 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo model, 470 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V536000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V536000	2016 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo model	Steering	Aug 29, 2017	470	high

Problem Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. Risk If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1702.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V536000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. RVXX1702 is the number Volvo assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V536000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Volvo’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is RVXX1702 the same recall as 17V536000?

Yes. RVXX1702 is Volvo’s own number for it; 17V536000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does RVXX1702 cover?

2016 Volvo VNL and 1 other Volvo model, 470 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the RVXX1702 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.