Volvo VAH recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo VAH, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 9, 2026Crash risk2026 Volvo VAH, 2026 Volvo VHD, 2026 Volvo VN and 2 other models — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VHD, VNL (4), VNR (4), VN, and VAH vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
26V444000 · 4K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- May 28, 2026Crash risk2026 Volvo VAH, 2026–2027 Volvo VHD, 2026–2027 Volvo VN and 2 other models — Wheels
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
26V350000 · 205 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 3, 2025Crash risk2019–2026 Volvo VAH — Seat Belts
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
25V753000 · 242 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 23, 2024Crash risk2020–2025 Volvo VAH, 2020–2025 Volvo VHD, 2020–2025 Volvo VN and 1 other model — Electrical System
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
24V790000 · 125K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jul 24, 2023Crash risk2022–2024 Volvo VAH, 2022–2024 Volvo VHD, 2022–2024 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Visibility
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.
23V511000 · 55K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 23, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Volvo VAH, 2023–2024 Volvo VHD, 2023–2024 Volvo VN — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.
23V441000 · 224 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 2, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Volvo VAH, 2021–2022 Volvo VHD, 2021–2022 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Wheels
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.
21V417000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Dec 15, 2020Crash risk2021 Volvo VAH, 2021 Volvo VHD, 2021 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure. If this occurs on the park brake circuit, signal pressure that holds off the mechanical spring in the park brake chambers will be lost allowing the park brakes to apply.
20V782000 · 7K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 2, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Volvo VAH, 2020–2021 Volvo VHD, 2020–2021 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
20V536000 · 11K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jul 2, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Volvo VAH, 2019–2020 Volvo VHD, 2019–2020 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Power Train
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
19V510000 · 25K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jul 2, 2019Crash risk2018–2020 Volvo VAH, 2018–2020 Volvo VHD, 2018–2020 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Electrical System
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
19V509000 · 235 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 13, 2015Crash risk2011–2013 Volvo VAH, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL, 2011–2013 Volvo VNM — Trailer Hitches
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
15V643000 · 669 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 7, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Volvo VAH, 2015–2016 Volvo VHD — Exterior Lighting
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
15V630000 · 2K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Aug 17, 2015Crash risk2012–2016 Volvo VAH — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
15V523000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 18, 2014Crash risk2011–2014 Volvo VAH, 2011–2014 Volvo VNL — Tires
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
14V740000 · 115 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 11, 2014Crash risk2014–2015 Volvo VAH, 2014–2015 Volvo VNL, 2014–2015 Volvo VNM — Service Brakes, Air
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate not being tightened to the specified torque, the disc brake caliper may detach from the backing plate.
14V555000 · 3K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 29, 2013Crash risk2014 Volvo VAH, 2014 Volvo VHD, 2014 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Seat Belts
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
13V618000 · 5K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 17, 2013Fire risk2011–2013 Volvo VAH — Engine and Engine Cooling
Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volvo VAH vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers. In the affected vehicles, heat from the exhaust may transfer to the roof of the truck cab and/or the vehicles above the cab.
13V497000 · 206 units · Fontaine Modification
- Aug 13, 2013Crash risk2011–2012 Volvo VAH, 2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — Visibility/wiper
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
13V349000 · 18K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2007–2014 Volvo VAH, 2007–2014 Volvo VHD, 2007–2014 Volvo VNL and 2 other models — Power Train
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
13V268000 · 23K units · Volvo Trucks North America