NHTSARecalled Aug 9, 2013 · #13V366000
Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated
- 2013-2014 VNL
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Model numbers
- 2014 VNL
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.