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Volvo VT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Volvo VT, covering model years 2005 to 2014. The 2006, 2007 and 2012 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Engine and Engine Cooling is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 16 recall campaigns on file
  • 3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (2005–2014)
  • most complaints: 2006, 2007, 2012 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Engine and Engine Cooling (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 16V095000 (reported Feb 19, 2016)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo VT complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006, 2007 and 2012 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Volvo VT owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2006–2012Column chart of 3 complaints across 7 model years. The highest are 2006, 2007, 2012 with 1 each. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2006: 1 complaint120062007: 1 complaint120072008: 0 complaints20082009: 0 complaints20092010: 0 complaints20102011: 0 complaints20112012: 1 complaint12012
Volvo VT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Volvo VT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200610000
200710000
201210000
All model years30000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo VT components

top 3 · NHTSA categories

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (1) and Visibility (1).

Components named most often in Volvo VT complaints (top 3)
Components named most often in Volvo VT complaints (top 3)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Engine and Engine Cooling133.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System133.3%
Visibility133.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo VT recalls

16 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VT, newest first. The 16 campaigns cover model years 2005 to 2014. The 2008 model year appears in the most campaigns (11).

  • 16 recall campaigns
Volvo VT recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2005: 3 campaigns2006: 1 campaign2007: 9 campaigns2008: 11 campaigns2009: 5 campaigns
2010: 4 campaigns2011: 1 campaign2012: 1 campaign2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V095000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint; Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

    Model years 2009–2010

    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.

    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 replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  2. NHTSA campaign 13V268000

    Reported

    Power Train › Clutch Assembly

    Model years 2007–2014

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  3. NHTSA campaign 10V571000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Quick Release Valve

    Model years 2007–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace as required. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before February 18, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  4. NHTSA campaign 10V492000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2008–2010

    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.

    Consequence:
    The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  5. NHTSA campaign 10V359000

    Reported

    Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

    Model years 2009–2010

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  6. NHTSA campaign 09V173000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model years 2005–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, Volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on September 30, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  7. NHTSA campaign 08V028000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel

    Model year 2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will change the control parameters. The recall began on February 15, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  8. NHTSA campaign 07V573000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Model years 2005, 2007–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on February 25, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  9. NHTSA campaign 07V529000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Model year 2008

    On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.

    Consequence:
    Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  10. NHTSA campaign 07V496000

    Reported

    Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Model years 2007–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Show 6 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 07V410000

    Reported

    Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and Attachments

    Model year 2008

    On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood.

    Consequence:
    The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  2. NHTSA campaign 07V345000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Model years 2007–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. The recall began on September 10, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  3. NHTSA campaign 07V323000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model years 2007–2008

    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.

    Consequence:
    If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  4. NHTSA campaign 06V385000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline

    Model year 2007

    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.

    Consequence:
    This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and ay additional nearby objects.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the driveshafts and replace them as needed. The recall began on October 23, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  5. NHTSA campaign 06V099000

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector

    Model year 2007

    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.

    Consequence:
    This could potentially lead to steering shaft separation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle if the pinch bolt were to come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it as required free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 006. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

  6. NHTSA campaign 05V311000

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 2005

    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.

    Consequence:
    This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on August 26, 2005. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo VT questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo VT have?

NHTSA lists 16 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo VT, covering model years 2005 to 2014. The most recent, 16V095000, was reported on February 19, 2016 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2008 model year is covered by the most campaigns (11).

Which Volvo VT model year has the most complaints?

The 2006, 2007 and 2012 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 3. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo VT complaint?

Engine and Engine Cooling is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Fuel/Propulsion System (1) and Visibility (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo VT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo VT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.