Vehicle recall 11V294000 · May 20, 2011
Volvo VHD, VNL and 1 more model
The tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
- Consequence
- This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. Once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on July 25, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo safety recall no. RVXX1104.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V294000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2011
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1104
- Owner notification
- July 25, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 341
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
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