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Volvo VNL Truck Flywheel Bolts May Be Loose
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A detached flywheel can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, and driveline pieces could be thrown from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V065000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2022 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2022 Volvo VNL trucks with Cummins X15 diesel engines, the bolts that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could allow the flywheel to come loose from the crankshaft.
What you should do
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 21V065000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-1552
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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.