Volvo recalls 2022 VNL trucks with Cummins X15 engines due to flywheel detachment risk. Affected vehicles may experience loss of drive power or injury from ejected driveline parts. Owners should contact Volvo Trucks for free repairs.
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.
Volvo is recalling certain 2022 VNL trucks with Cummins X15 engines because flywheel capscrews may be improperly torqued, causing the flywheel to detach. This increases crash risk and could eject driveline parts, potentially causing injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81182-volvo-2022-vnl-trucks-engine-flywheel-detachment-risk.
“Volvo 2022 VNL Trucks: Engine Flywheel Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81182-volvo-2022-vnl-trucks-engine-flywheel-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V065000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V065000).
Volvo Trucks North America recalled certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines due to a potential flywheel detachment, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on November 2, 2021. Owners should contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586 for free repairs.
How to tell if you have it
Volvo VNL, 2022
What to do
The Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility will properly torque the capscrews and inspect for possible damage, repairing any damage found free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
The hazard
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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Volvo Trucks North America has 84 other recalls on record since September 3, 2010. Other recent recalls include a brake software issue for the Volvo VNL 2025 (September 28, 2026), an exterior lighting recall for the Volvo VNL 2026 (August 6, 2026), and a steering recall for the Volvo 2026 VNL (July 9, 2026). NHTSA has received two owner complaints regarding the 2022 VOLVO VNL as of January 29, 2024.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Volvo VNL truck has a Cummins X15 diesel engine. The recall started January 5, 2021, and affects vehicles still under manufacturer control.
Brand
Volvo Trucks
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo Trucks
Call 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free repair for improperly torqued capscrews.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 10 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Volvo Trucks
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volvo Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V065000 — Volvo Trucks Volvo 2022 VNL Trucks: Engine Flywheel Detachment Risk
Hello,
I own a Volvo 2022 VNL Trucks: Engine Flywheel Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 21V065000 from Volvo Trucks.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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