2008 Volvo VHD recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Volvo VHD. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 30, 2018Crash risk2004–2019 Volvo VHD — Exterior Lighting
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. 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."
18V766000 · 5K 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
- Oct 18, 2012Crash risk2002–2013 Volvo VHD, 2002–2013 Volvo VN — Seat Belts
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
12V510000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 12, 2010Crash risk2008–2011 Volvo VHD, 2008–2011 Volvo VNL, 2008–2011 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Equipment
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE INCORRECT ON THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.
10V492000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 21, 2009Fire risk2001–2008 Volvo VHD, 2001–2008 Volvo VNL, 2001–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Visibility
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
09V173000 · 128K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 14, 2007Fire risk2003–2008 Volvo VHD, 2003–2008 Volvo VNL, 2003–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
07V573000 · 105K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Oct 23, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Volvo VHD, 2007–2008 Volvo VNL, 2007–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
07V496000 · 7K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Sep 10, 2007Safety2008 Volvo VHD, 2008 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOOD RESTRAINT CYLINDER DOES NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH DAMPENING TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE HOOD.
07V410000 · 956 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Aug 7, 2007Fire risk2007–2008 Volvo VHD, 2007–2008 Volvo VNL, 2007–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
07V345000 · 677 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jul 24, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Volvo VHD, 2007–2008 Volvo VNL, 2007–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
07V323000 · 9K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA