Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly

February 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V065000

A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V065

Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America

Components ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 2

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are still within the manufacturer’s control. The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair any damage found, free of charge. The recall began January 5, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

*** IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL ***
NHTSA Recall No. 21E-009

February 5, 2021

Dear Cummins OEM Customer:

We are writing to inform you that Cummins Inc. has determined that a safety-related defect exists in certain Xl5 engines that were manufactured between October 27, 2020 and January 11, 2021. Cummins has initiated a recall of the subject engines. Our records indicate that some of these engines have been shipped to you.

A copy of Cummins’ initial Part 573 Defect Notification report is enclosed. This notification was submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on February 4, 2021. As more fully described in the Defect Notification, the engine flywheel may be susceptible to detaching from the crankshaft, leading to loss of motive power, which may increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, which may increase the risk of personal injury.

Enclosed is a list of Engine Serial Numbers for affected engines that our records indicate were shipped to your plants. For engines installed in vehicles that have left your control, we encourage you to make a safety defect determination in accordance with 49 USC 30118 et seq. and, as appropriate, to submit a Defect Notification to NHTSA in accordance with 49 CFR Part 573. Cummins will conduct the recall, including notifying owners pursuant to 49 CFR Part 577, performing the remedy, and submitting quarterly status reports to NHTSA. Cummins is requesting that you provide the associated vehicle model identification, VINs and owner contact information to facilitate owner notification. Please work with your Cummins account team leader to ensure that the requested information is provided to Cummins as soon as possible.

For engines/vehicles that are still in your inventory, please contact the Customer Quality Assurance representative at the Jamestown Engine Plant to arrange for repairs, as necessary. Please note that Federal law prohibits delivery of these engines, or vehicles equipped with these engines, under a sale or lease until this condition has been remedied.

Cummins will conduct a safety campaign to properly torque the subject capscrews and inspect for possible damage and, if necessary, repair the damage.

Cummins apologizes for this inconvenience, but we are initiating this action in the interest of our customers’ safety and satisfaction with our products. Thank you for your assistance.

Please confirm receipt of this communication.

VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA LLC

March 12, 2021

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;

SUBJECT:
Volvo NHTSA ID: 21V065
Cummins NHTSA ID: 21E-009

Both affected engines had recall completed on the dates listed below.

Cummins ESN 80302180 – Volvo VIN 298336 completed 02/25/21

Cummins ESN 80302185 – Volvo VIN 294355 completed 02/19/21

Sincerely,

Gerard M. Hones

Regulatory Affairs
Volvo Trucks North America

Volvo Group North America LLC
7900 National Service Rd. (27409)
PO Box 26115
Greensboro, NC 27402-6115