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Volvo VNL Recall 13V366: Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 13V366, reported August 9, 2013, 381 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V366Volvo Trucks North America
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VNL20132014