Volvo Recall 13V366000: Power Train, Driveline, Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 13V366000 · announced August 9, 2013 · filed by Volvo Trucks North America · 381 units affected

The problem

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.

The risk

Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1305.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Volvo Vnl
• 2014 Volvo Vnl

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.