There have been 16 safety recalls for the Volvo VT. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo VT.
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Volvo VNL, 2016 Volvo VNM, 2009 Volvo VT, 2010 Volvo VT |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Volvo VAH, 2008 Volvo VAH, 2009 Volvo VAH, 2010 Volvo VAH, 2011 Volvo VAH, 2012 Volvo VAH, 2013 Volvo VAH, 2014 Volvo VAH, 2007 Volvo VHD, 2008 Volvo VHD, 2009 Volvo VHD, 2010 Volvo VHD, 2011 Volvo VHD, 2012 Volvo VHD, 2013 Volvo VHD, 2014 Volvo VHD, 2007 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VNL, 2009 Volvo VNL, 2010 Volvo VNL, 2011 Volvo VNL, 2012 Volvo VNL, 2013 Volvo VNL, 2014 Volvo VNL, 2007 Volvo VNM, 2008 Volvo VNM, 2009 Volvo VNM, 2010 Volvo VNM, 2011 Volvo VNM, 2012 Volvo VNM, 2013 Volvo VNM, 2014 Volvo VNM, 2007 Volvo VT, 2008 Volvo VT, 2009 Volvo VT, 2010 Volvo VT, 2011 Volvo VT, 2012 Volvo VT, 2013 Volvo VT, 2014 Volvo VT |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Volvo VHD, 2009 Volvo VHD, 2006 Volvo VN, 2007 Volvo VN, 2008 Volvo VN, 2009 Volvo VN, 2010 Volvo VN, 2007 Volvo VT, 2008 Volvo VT, 2009 Volvo VT |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volvo VHD, 2009 Volvo VHD, 2010 Volvo VHD, 2011 Volvo VHD, 2008 Volvo VNL, 2009 Volvo VNL, 2010 Volvo VNL, 2011 Volvo VNL, 2008 Volvo VNM, 2009 Volvo VNM, 2010 Volvo VNM, 2011 Volvo VNM, 2008 Volvo VT, 2009 Volvo VT, 2010 Volvo VT |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Volvo VN, 2010 Volvo VN, 2009 Volvo VNL, 2010 Volvo VNL, 2009 Volvo VT, 2010 Volvo VT |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 19, 2016 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint | 2,053 |
| Jun. 26, 2013 | Power Train:clutch Assembly | 23,056 |
| Nov. 12, 2010 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve | 6,187 |
| Oct. 12, 2010 | Equipment:other:labels | 1,926 |
| Aug. 3, 2010 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 3,984 |
| May. 21, 2009 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 127,764 |
| Jan. 24, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 798 |
| Dec. 14, 2007 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 104,845 |
| Nov. 19, 2007 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2,054 |
| Oct. 23, 2007 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 6,519 |
| Sep. 10, 2007 | Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments | 956 |
| Aug. 7, 2007 | Diesel Fuel System | 677 |
| Jul. 24, 2007 | Steering | 9,102 |
| Oct. 11, 2006 | Power Train:driveline | 3,842 |
| Apr. 4, 2006 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 2,137 |
| Jul. 7, 2005 | Suspension | 10 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo VT | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo VT | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo VT | 1 |
| 2011 Volvo VT | 1 |
| 2010 Volvo VT | 4 |
| 2009 Volvo VT | 5 |
| 2008 Volvo VT | 11 |
| 2007 Volvo VT | 9 |
| 2006 Volvo VT | 1 |
| 2005 Volvo VT | 3 |