NHTSA Recall 13V366000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V366000; Date: Aug. 9, 2013
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Volvo VNL; 2014 Volvo VNL
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 381
Recall 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.
How to 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 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is rvxx1305.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 2013
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