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Recall 13V-366

Volvo Trucks North America recalled the 2013 to 2014 Volvo VNL: Power train (driveline, driveshaft).

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-366
Reported
August 9, 2013
Vehicles affected
381 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed]. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1305.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles