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Volvo VNL flywheel bolts may be loose, can detach
high How serious is it? About this label
Serious — a detached flywheel means losing power on the road plus flying parts, but the trucks are being corrected at the Volvo plant before delivery.
What's wrong, in plain English
On these VNL trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines, the bolts holding the flywheel to the engine's crankshaft may not have been tightened correctly. If they loosen, the flywheel can come off. That can leave the truck with no drive power, and pieces from the driveline can be thrown out of the engine area and hurt someone nearby. These trucks were still at the factory, so most owners have not received them yet.
What you should do
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-1552
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
- Safety risk
- A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer's control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.