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Volvo Vnm · 2012

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

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V524000·2015-08-17

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2015 VNL and VNM Trucks for Brake Handle Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks because the trailer hand brake handle may not return to the off position, potentially causing wheel overheating, fire, or tire blowout.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V274000·2015-05-11

    Volvo Recalls 2012-2016 VNM Trucks Due to Engine Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling 2012-2016 VNM trucks because a vent tube may detach, allowing engine oil to contact hot surfaces and increase fire risk.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNM
    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·11V460000·2011-09-01

    Volvo VNL and VNM Trucks Recalled for Fifth Wheel Coupling Defect

    Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 VNL and VNM trucks because the fifth wheel lock may not fully engage, potentially allowing a trailer to detach.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO VNL, VNM
    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·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

835 manufacturer service bulletins across 17 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2017: 4.7/5
  • 2016: 4.5/5
  • 2015: 4.4/5
  • 2014: 4.0/5
  • 2013: 4.1/5

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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