Volvo idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
The short version
Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the engine diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-257.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022–2025 | Volvo VN |
| 2025 | Volvo VNL (4) |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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