Recall 13V366000: 2013–2014 Volvo VNL

Report received

Aug 9, 2013

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected

381vehicles

Model years

2013–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Volvo VNL7 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VNL8 complaints