Engine: dieselRecall 25V-257 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 25V-257 covers 102 Volvo vehicles for a engine: diesel problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V257000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
The risk
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.