Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #13V366000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V366000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting model year 2013-2014 vnl vehicles manufactured april 2, 2012, through may 3, 2013; and equipped with a meritor rpl-20 driveline transmission Includes 381 affected units, Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 vnl vehicles manufactured april 2, 2012, through may 3, 2013; and equipped with a meritor rpl-20 driveline transmission

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V366000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2013-08-09T00:00:00
Subject: Driveshaft may fail due to being underrated
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 381

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX1305
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.16

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NHTSA ID: 13V366000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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