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Volvo Vhd · 2012

11 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V735000·2016-10-13

    Volvo Recalls 2009-2016 VHD Trucks Due to Steering Failure Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2009-2016 VHD trucks because compromised ball joint seals may allow water entry, leading to corrosion and potential loss of steering.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V739000·2014-11-18

    Volvo Trucks Recall Eco-Roll Drivetrain Defect in VHD, VNL, VNM Models

    Volvo is recalling certain 2012-2015 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the Eco-Roll feature may fail to re-engage the drivetrain, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD, VNM, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V268000·2013-06-26

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2007-2014 Models Due to Clutch Disengagement Defect

    Volvo is recalling 23,056 heavy-duty trucks from 2007-2014 because a missing redundant switch may prevent the clutch from disengaging, increasing stopping distance.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM, VT, VAH
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V102000·2013-03-21

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2014 Trucks Due to Battery Cable Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2014 VNL, VHD, and VNM trucks because loose or chafed battery cables may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VHD, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V036000·2012-02-01

    Volvo Trucks Recall VNL, VNM, and VHD Models for Brake Valve Defect

    Volvo is recalling certain 2011-2013 VNL, VNM, and 2011-2012 VHD trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V294000·2011-05-20

    Volvo Recalls 2012 VNL, VHD, and VNM Trucks for Driveline Defect

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2012 VNL, VHD, and VNM trucks because a nonconforming seam weld in the driveline tubing could fracture, potentially disabling the vehicle or causing debris to fall on the roadway.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM, VNL, VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V265000·2011-05-03

    Volvo Trucks Recall VNL, VHD, and VNM Models for Brake Defect

    Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2011-2012 VNL, VHD, and 2012 VNM trucks because defective slack adjusters may crack, causing loss of braking.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VHD, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V766000·2018-10-30

    Volvo Recalls VHD Trucks for Snow Plow Lighting Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2004-2019 VHD trucks with snow plow kits because the headlights can operate without other exterior lights, reducing visibility.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V349000·2013-08-13

    Volvo Trucks Recall 2011-2012 Models for Wiper Motor Failure

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks because the windshield wiper motor may fail, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VHD, VNM, VAH, VNL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ18005 Audit Query · communication
  • PE13002 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission
  • RQ11001 Recall Query · visibility:glass, side/rear
  • PE10028 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  • EA09003 Engineering Analysis · steering:gear box:shaft pitman
  • PE08053 Preliminary Evaluation · steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Technical service bulletins

1,323 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5
  • 2025: 4.5/5
  • 2024: 4.2/5
  • 2023: 4.5/5
  • 2022: 4.5/5

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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