2012 VOLVO VN
2 recalls, 2 complaints - 244 TSBs
15V651000 Oct 13, 2015
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may c... Read more
12V510000 Oct 18, 2012
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
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 th... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Sep 22, 2025
Truck lunges forward while driving ar highway speeds as if you have been lightly bumped in the bumper by someone. You need to give at least a 6 car car distance between your truck and car in front to prevent a crash. Truck has also been shutting off while exiting the highway. Will get "Put into "P" ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2025
Incident date: Nov 22, 2025
My engine has a recall. When i would start my car the engine would stop half way in son I went to the repair shop twice. One time they tell me, there's an active recall.The next time they tell me there isn't. Its a back and forth and then they tell me they are not going to replace it until nissan te... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 VOLVO VN
244 manufacturer communications from 159 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 22 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 17 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 12 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 10 |
| 034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
KC-2350
Feb 23, 2024
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
KC-2350
Feb 23, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
KC-202
Feb 16, 2024
095100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
KC-202
Feb 16, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
KC-2347
Feb 16, 2024
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
KC-2347
Feb 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
KC-2347
Feb 16, 2024
050000 PARKING BRAKE
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
CBR-2333 202401
Jan 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
CBR-2320 202312
Dec 1, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
CBR-2320 202312
Dec 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
CBR-2120 202308
Aug 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
V728-005A 202308
Aug 14, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
CBR-2112 202307
Jul 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
CBR-2112 202307
Jul 24, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
CBR-2112 202307
Jul 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2292
Jun 13, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
CBR - Vehicles Equipped With Chalmers Suspension - Frame Bracket Hardware Loose or Interfering
SLV23-005
May 31, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
KC-503-Ver3
May 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 / P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated
KC-2229-Ver2
May 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode
KC-474-Ver5
May 2, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
KC-2033
Apr 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
KC-2033
Apr 12, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
KC-2260
Apr 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
KC-2248
Feb 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
KC-2248
Feb 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
KC-607
Nov 24, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT-C, AMT-D, I-Shift) - - Unable To Program Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU) That Comes With A Reman Transmission - US07 TO US14 OBD13
KC-687
Oct 31, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Back Office - Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Components; Covers Most EGR System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), See List In Solution - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variabl
KC-687
Oct 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Back Office - Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Components; Covers Most EGR System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), See List In Solution - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variabl
KC-183
Oct 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro) Timing Procedure - US07 And Newer
V-265-002
Sep 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
SMB00-108C
Sep 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Expendable Items Parts List.
CBR-2201
Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
KC-145
Aug 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
V-366-003
Jul 15, 2022
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Had to update the images and wording on how to access the programming file in Truck Dealer Portal.
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2119
Jun 21, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-405
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation -
KC-2028
Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Jun 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-734
Jun 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) And Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Pin Testing Procedure - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer.
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-2107
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-2116
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2165
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-726
May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726
May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-722
May 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mack Chassis - Data Link Diagnostics - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) / Fault Codes From Multiple Components - Unable To Connect To Chassis, Programming Failure With Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Errors - Troubleshooting And Oscilloscope Inst
KC-2149
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
KC-2107
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-695
May 23, 2022
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Changes And Removal Information; Permissible PAR File Changes - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-687
May 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Back Office - Diagnostic / Troubleshooting Procedures For Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Components; Covers Most EGR System Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), See List In Solution - US10, US10+OBD13, US14+OBD*, US17+OBD* With A Variabl
KC-675
May 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions
KC-675
May 18, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions
KC-674
May 18, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-674
May 18, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-647
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
SNV22-003
May 13, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Diagnostic Process
KC-623
May 4, 2022
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Volvo I-Shift AMT Will Not Calibrate After Incorrect Flywheel Housing Is Installed
KC-623
May 4, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo I-Shift AMT Will Not Calibrate After Incorrect Flywheel Housing Is Installed
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-366
Mar 22, 2022
357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Volvo Chassis - FSB 392 - 004 - Radio, Replacement
KC-793
Mar 16, 2022
095100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automatic Manual Transmission ( AMT ) And D16 ( 16L ) Engine - Technical Service Bulletin V-216-001 Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
KC-793
Mar 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automatic Manual Transmission ( AMT ) And D16 ( 16L ) Engine - Technical Service Bulletin V-216-001 Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
KC-705
Mar 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - MID130 PID160 FMI1 Or FMI2 - For The I-Shift Transmission
KC-675
Mar 16, 2022
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions
KC-675
Mar 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions
SLV22-002
Feb 28, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Monthly Bulletin Release Letter - Feb 2022
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-434
Jan 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
KC-434
Jan 20, 2022
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
KC-434
Jan 20, 2022
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
KC-434
Jan 20, 2022
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
KC-418
Jan 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - Air Brake System Schematics And Routing VN, VHD Version 2, VT From Build Date 11.2011
KC-418
Jan 20, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Air Brake System Schematics And Routing VN, VHD Version 2, VT From Build Date 11.2011
KC-413
Jan 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - Coolant Leak Test - Dye Information
KC-413
Jan 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - Coolant Leak Test - Dye Information
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-358
Jan 17, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - US10 to US16 Emissions - Soot Level Will Not Reset After Regen Or Locked At 140%
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-358
Jan 17, 2022
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Volvo Chassis - US10 to US16 Emissions - Soot Level Will Not Reset After Regen Or Locked At 140%
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
095100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-305
Jan 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - Approved Engine Oil For Volvo Engines, Factory Fill Oil Information - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-304
Jan 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cylinder Head Reuse And Replacement Guidelines - Inspection And Information - US04 And Newer Emissions, Commonly 2007 And Newer Model Years
KC-226
Dec 13, 2021
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Grounding Bus Bar (Cloverleaf, Grounding Star, Four Point Ground Stud) On Frame Rail; Inspection To Be Performed For Power And Ground, Data Link DTCs - US10 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2011 And Newer
KC-145
Nov 24, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) (Spigot Bearing) Input Shaft Repair Kit And Shim Kit, Part Number Information, Reference Guide - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-160
Nov 4, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Reverse / Back-Up Lights Inoperative, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), No Issues With Circuit, Additional Check - US10 And US13 Emissions, Model Years 2011
KC-163
Nov 4, 2021
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Fuel Information - Acceptable Biodiesel, Fuel Blend For Summer And Winter - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO VN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ11001
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Jan 20, 2012
Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time p... Read more
EA09003
Opened: Jan 15, 2009 , Closed: Jul 6, 2010
Drag Link Failure
EA09-003 is closed with the submission of Volvo's recall 10V-282 recalling approximately 111,034 Model Year (MY) 1998 through 2005 VN and VNL class 8 trucks.Volvo announced recall 10V-282 in response to NHTSA's recall request letter dated June 3, 2010 (available at NHTSA's web site www.safercar.gov)... Read more
PE08053
Opened: Sep 12, 2008 , Closed: Jan 15, 2009
DRAG LINK FAILURE
ODI HAS DECIDED TO UPGRADE THIS PE AND CONDUCT FIELD WORK AND TESTING.SUMMARY NUMBERS IN THIS RESUME ARE REPRESENATIVE OF ONLY THE 2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR DETAILS.
PE05058
Opened: Nov 3, 2005 , Closed: Feb 24, 2006
HOOD STRUT FAILURE
VOLVO REPORTED FOUR FIELD REPORTS AND 62 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO HOOD STRUT FAILURE ON THE SUBJECT TRUCK/TRACTORS. THE HOOD STRUTS ARE A SINGLE ACTING OIL SHOCK THAT CONTROLS THE RATE OF THE OPENING OF THE HOOD. THERE ARE TWO STRUTS ATTACHED TO THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, ONE ON EACH SIDE. ODI'S CONCERN W... Read more
PE04014
Opened: Feb 5, 2004 , Closed: Jun 24, 2004
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE TH... Read more
DP01006
Opened: May 10, 2001 , Closed: Jan 23, 2002
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL
There is no summary currently available
EA01011
Opened: Apr 18, 2001 , Closed: Jul 30, 2002
U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE
VOLVO VN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO VN across all model years (1996, 2027).
106
Total Recalls
150
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLVO VN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | View |