NHTSA Recall 13V366000: Driveshaft (power train)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 381 vehicles. It affects 2013–2014 Volvo Vnl.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V366000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1305 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | August 9, 2013 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V366000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.