VOLVO VNL 2014: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V366000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNL | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-10-09 | 2013-08-09 | 2013-08-21 |
Production Dates: 2012-04-02 - 2013-05-03
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX1305
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 381
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
