CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The idler gear bracket fasteners on certain diesel engines may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the idler gear to come loose from the engine.
If the idler gear detaches, it can damage the engine and cause it to stall, which raises the risk of a crash and injury. Owners should not ignore warning signs and should have their vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized Volvo dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, at no charge to the owner. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 28, 2025 can contact Volvo Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-528-6586. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volvo VN | 2022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Volvo VNL (4) | 2025 |