Recall
Volvo Vnl — 13V366000
NHTSA ID
13V366000
Make
Volvo
Model
Vnl
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-08-09
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
381
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RVXX1305
Summary
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.
Consequence
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.