Volvo VT recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volvo VT, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Feb 19, 2016Crash risk2016 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM, 2009–2010 Volvo VT — Suspension
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
16V095000 · 2K 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jan 24, 2008Fire risk2008 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
08V028000 · 798 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
- Oct 11, 2006Safety2007 Volvo VNL, 2007 Volvo VNM, 2007 Volvo VT — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR RPL20 HIGH ANGLE INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS, AN IMPROPER SEATED OR MISSING SNAP RING CAN RESULT IN THE BEARING CUP TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIP YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CROSS COULD THEN CONTACT THE SLIP YOKE CASTING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE EAR WORK TO FRACTURE.
06V385000 · 4K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- 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.
- 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.