Volvo VN recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo VN, 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
- Jun 6, 2025Fire risk2025–2026 Volvo VN — Electrical System
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo VN trucks. The power cables may have been improperly routed, which can cause an electrical short.
25V332000 · 228 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Apr 17, 2025Crash risk2022–2025 Volvo VN, 2025 Volvo VNL (4) — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.
25V257000 · 102 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
- Oct 3, 2024Crash risk2022–2024 Volvo VN — Vehicle Speed Control
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
24V741000 · 2K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 10, 2024Crash risk2025 Volvo VHD, 2025 Volvo VN — Wheels
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.
24V665000 · 156 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jul 2, 2024Crash risk2025 Volvo VHD, 2025 Volvo VN — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
24V503000 · 12 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 9, 2024Crash risk2025 Volvo VN — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN trucks. The tie rod assemblies may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
24V423000 · 3 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 4, 2024Crash risk2025 Volvo VHD, 2025 Volvo VN, 2025 Volvo Vnre (electric) — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN, VNRe, and VHD trucks. The drag link may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud that can fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control.
24V396000 · 4K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 4, 2024Crash risk2025 Volvo VHD, 2025 Volvo VN — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The steering gear may have an improperly seated plug in the valve housing, which can result in a sudden loss of steering control.
24V397000 · 424 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Dec 5, 2023Crash risk2024 Volvo VHD, 2024 Volvo VN — Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024 VN and VHD vehicles equipped with size 295/75 or 385/65 Continental tires on the front axle. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
23V816000 · 53 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 22, 2023Crash risk2023–2024 Volvo VN — Vehicle Speed Control
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
23V793000 · 858 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Nov 15, 2023Crash risk2019–2024 Volvo VHD, 2019–2024 Volvo VN — Seats
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
23V769000 · 638 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
- Aug 9, 2022Crash risk2023 Volvo VN — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
22V605000 · 12 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 7, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Volvo VN — Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN tractor trailers. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
22V399000 · 2K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Mar 1, 2022Crash risk2022–2023 Volvo VN — Structure
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VN L4 and L4E (Sleeper) trucks. The cabinets may be improperly secured to the walls due to the bolts being installed without the required washers.
22V115000 · 209 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 20, 2015Crash risk2016 Volvo VN — Power Train
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 VN trucks manufactured January 6, 2015, to January 15, 2015, equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. In the affected vehicles, when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
15V682000 · 7 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 19, 2015Crash risk2016 Volvo VN — Electrical System
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo VN trucks manufactured on August 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Cummins engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
15V672000 · 3 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 13, 2015Crash risk2009–2015 Volvo VN — Suspension
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
15V651000 · 15K 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
- Nov 12, 2010Crash risk2007–2009 Volvo VHD, 2006–2010 Volvo VN, 2007–2009 Volvo VT — Service Brakes, Air
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
10V571000 · 6K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Aug 3, 2010Crash risk2009–2010 Volvo VN, 2009–2010 Volvo VNL, 2009–2010 Volvo VT — Visibility
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
10V359000 · 4K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Apr 4, 2006Crash risk2007 Volvo VHD, 2007 Volvo VN, 2007 Volvo VT — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING SHAFTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT HOLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED. THE PINCH BOLT FITS INTO A GROOVE IN THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT DOES NOT SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR IF THE PINCH BOLT COMES LOOSE.
06V099000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 4, 2005Crash risk2006 Volvo VN — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
05V457000 · 7 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 7, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 Volvo VH, 2005 Volvo VN, 2005 Volvo VT — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V311000 · 10 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk2006 Volvo VH, 2006 Volvo VN — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V182000 · 773 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 17, 2004Fire risk2000–2004 Volvo VHD, 2000–2004 Volvo VN — Visibility
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
04V457000 · 56K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 12, 2004Crash risk2004 Volvo VN — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
04V405000 · 4K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 2, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Volvo VN — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION IN THE SOLENOID VALVE MAY ALLOW AIR TO BE RELEASED TO FIFTH WHEEL LATCH WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
04V315000 · 1K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 13, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Volvo VHD, 2002–2003 Volvo VN — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE ASSEMBLED ENGINE PRE-HEATER JUMPER WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
04V077000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 25, 2002Crash risk2002 Volvo VHD, 2002 Volvo VN, 2002 Volvo WX and 2 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
02V317000 · 213 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Nov 15, 2002Safety1997 Volvo VN — Equipment
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH CONTAINS FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) INFORMATION DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE ACTUAL FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT.
02V310000 · 91 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Aug 15, 2002Crash risk1999–2000 Volvo Acl, 1999–2000 Volvo VHD, 1999–2000 Volvo VN and 3 other models — Steering
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
02V037005 · 20K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Feb 5, 2002Crash risk2001 Volvo VHD, 2001 Volvo VN, 2001 Volvo WSR and 2 other models — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
02V036000 · 215 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Mar 22, 2001Safety1997–1999 Volvo VN — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH CONTAINS FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE ACTUAL FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT.
01V093000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Nov 20, 2000Crash risk1999 Volvo Acl, 1999 Volvo VN, 1999 Volvo WG and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
01V139001 · 13K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Feb 24, 2000Crash risk1997–1998 Volvo Acl, 1997–1998 Volvo VN, 1997–1998 Volvo Wah and 4 other models — Parking Brake
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES (MDV) USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN THERE IS ANOTHER FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO BRAKE CIRCUITS.
00V002002 · 14K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC