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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V257📅 Apr 18, 2025

2022–2025 Volvo VN & 2025 Volvo VNL (4) recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V257000
Manufacturer recall #
RVXX2504
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
102
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-528-6586
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 28, 2025
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V257 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V257?

2022–2025 Volvo VN & 2025 Volvo VNL (4). 102 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-528-6586.