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Volvo Trucks North America - Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
Published: April 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V257000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall |
| Nhtsa id | 25V257000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V257000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 83.33 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2504 |
| Potentially affected | 102 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolvo Trucks North America
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING