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Volvo 2013–2014 Power Train recall

Recalled August 9, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V366000 · Volvo

Hazard
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
381 units

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.

What to 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.

Product
Volvo VNL
Manufacturer(s)
Volvo Trucks North America

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov