Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V366000 Reported August 9, 2013

Driveshaft may fail due to being underrated

Volvo Trucks North America · Power Train · 381 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V366000
Manufacturer Campaign
RVXX1305
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
381
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 9, 2013
Completion Rate
98.16

Defect Summary

Volvo trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 vnl vehicles manufactured april 2, 2012, through may 3, 2013; and equipped with a meritor rpl-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on october 9, 2013. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000. volvo's recall number is rvxx1305.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 13V366000 or campaign RVXX1305.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V366000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V366000?

NHTSA recall 13V366000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on August 9, 2013. It addresses: Driveshaft may fail due to being underrated. The recall affects approximately 381 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V366000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX1305. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.