NHTSA Recall 25V257000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vn.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V257000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX2504 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | April 17, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 28, 2025 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
Safety risk
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V257000
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.