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NHTSARecalled Aug 9, 2013 · #13V366000

Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated

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Description

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

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.

View the official CPSC notice