Filed by Volvo Trucks North America on April 17, 2025; 5 model-year listings affected.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel
NHTSA campaign 25V257000 · reported April 17, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 102 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.