2008 Volvo VNM recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 Volvo VNM. 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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- 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 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
- Nov 19, 2007Crash risk2008 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VNM, 2008 Volvo VT — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
07V529000 · 2K 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
- Mar 16, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 Volvo VNL, 2007–2008 Volvo VNM — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
07V108000 · 84 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA