Driveline: driveshaftRecall 13V-366 · 2013–2014 Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America recall 13V-366 covers 381 2013–2014 Volvo VNL for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V366000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.