NHTSA recall 13V366000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Volvo Vnl
Reported Aug 9, 2013381 vehicles affectedVolvo Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number RVXX1305Built Apr 2, 2012 – May 3, 2013
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.