VOLVO — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-04-17

Volvo VN and New VN trucks with improperly tightened idler gear bracket fasteners

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-17
Manufacturer	Volvo Trucks North America
Models affected	NEW VN, VN
Model year	2025, 2022-2025
Units affected	102
Defect	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._x000D_ A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the turbo compound units as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2504.
Recall number	25V257000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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