2012 Volvo VHD recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 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
- Oct 13, 2016Crash risk2009–2016 Volvo VHD — Suspension
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
16V735000 · 4K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 18, 2014Crash risk2012–2015 Volvo VHD, 2012–2015 Volvo VNL, 2014–2015 Volvo VNM — Power Train
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
14V739000 · 6K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- 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
- Apr 22, 2013Fire risk2011–2013 Volvo VHD, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL — Parking Brake
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
13V152000 · 701 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Mar 21, 2013Fire risk2012–2014 Volvo VHD, 2012–2014 Volvo VNL, 2012–2014 Volvo VNM — Electrical System
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
13V102000 · 5K 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
- Feb 1, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL, 2011–2013 Volvo VNM — Service Brakes, Air
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
12V036000 · 22K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 20, 2011Crash risk2012 Volvo VHD, 2012 Volvo VNL, 2012 Volvo VNM — Power Train
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
11V294000 · 341 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 3, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL, 2012 Volvo VNM — Service Brakes, Air
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
11V265000 · 3K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA