NHTSA recall 25V-257 (25V257000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported April 17, 2025 - about 102 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V257000
- Also written as
- 25V-257
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX2504
- Reported
- April 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~102
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-257 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.