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SevereNHTSA·25V257000·Announced 2025-04-17

Volvo truck idler gear can detach from the engine causing stall

Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2022-2025 VN and 2025 New VN trucks because improperly tightened idler gear bracket fasteners may allow the idler gear to detach from the engine.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a gear detaching inside the engine is a structural failure that the source states causes engine damage and a stall.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. About 102 units are potentially affected.

The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.

NHTSA states that a detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO VNL (4), VN
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
102

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 (2)

  • VNL (4)
  • VN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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