The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V065000·Announced 2021-02-11

2022 Volvo VNL Trucks: Flywheel Detachment Risk from Improper Torque

Volvo is recalling 2022 VNL trucks due to improperly torqued capscrews securing the flywheel to the crankshaft. Detachment could cause loss of drive power and ejected driveline pieces, increasing crash and injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect with identified potential for serious harm (loss of drive power causing crashes; ejection of engine parts causing injury), but no injuries or deaths have been reported. It meets the criterion for High severity: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued during manufacturing.

If improperly torqued, the flywheel may detach from the crankshaft. This can cause loss of drive power, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, creating a hazard of injury to occupants and other road users.

Approximately 2 vehicles are affected by this recall. The remedy is provided at no cost to owners. Volvo Trucks will properly torque the capscrews, inspect for possible damage, and repair any damage found. The recall began January 5, 2021.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 to schedule service. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or owners can visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VNL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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