NHTSA (USA)Critical
2013–2014 VOLVO VNLNHTSA Campaign #13V366000
The official notice
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.
381 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RVXX1305Updated June 10, 2026