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Volvo VN and VNL Trucks Idler Gear Detaches
high How serious is it? About this label
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, causing it to stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V257000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Part affected | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024–2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain Volvo VN and VNL trucks because the fasteners on the idler gear bracket may not have been tightened properly. This can allow the idler gear to come loose from the engine.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volvo Trucks dealer, or call Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
3. The repair is free.
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 25V257000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Volvo — official Volvo recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-458-1552
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- 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.
- Safety risk
- A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.