2013 Volvo VNL recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Volvo VNL. 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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- Dec 22, 2016Crash risk2013–2017 Volvo VNL, 2013–2017 Volvo VNM, 2017 Volvo VNX — Service Brakes, Air
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
16V928000 · 6K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 27, 2016Crash risk2013 Volvo VNL, 2013 Volvo VNM — Suspension
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.
16V467000 · 129 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 8, 2015Crash risk2012–2014 Volvo VNL — Electrical System
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.
15V634000 · 101 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Aug 17, 2015Fire risk2012–2015 Volvo VNL, 2012–2015 Volvo VNM — Service Brakes
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
15V524000 · 3K 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
- 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
- Jun 20, 2014Crash risk2011–2015 Volvo VNL, 2014–2015 Volvo VNM — Forward Collision Avoidance
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.
14V356000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Mar 24, 2014Fire risk2013–2015 Volvo VNL, 2013–2014 Volvo VNM — Engine and Engine Cooling
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V139000 · 426 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Aug 9, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Volvo VNL — Power Train
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.
13V366000 · 381 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
- 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