Volvo VNM recalls and problems
43 recalls and 11 owner complaints for 18 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
43
Complaints
11
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
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Volvo VNM by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 VNM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VNM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VNM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VNM | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 VNM | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 VNM | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 VNM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 VNM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 VNM | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 VNM | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 VNM | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 VNM | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 VNM | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 VNM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VNM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VNM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 VNM | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 VNM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Volvo VNM problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
All Volvo VNM recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-536 | Aug 29, 2017 | 2016 | Steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. |
| 16V-927 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2017 | Suspension | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. |
| 16V-928 | Dec 22, 2016 | 2013–2017 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. |
| 16V-467 | Jun 27, 2016 | 2013 | Suspension, Steering | Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. |
| 16V-095 | Feb 19, 2016 | 2016 | Suspension | 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… |
| 16V-097 | Feb 17, 2016 | 2016–2017 | Do not driveSteering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. |
| 15V-643 | Oct 13, 2015 | 2011–2013 | Trailer Hitches | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. |
| 15V-524 | Aug 17, 2015 | 2012–2015 | Service Brakes | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. |
| 15V-274 | May 11, 2015 | 2012–2016 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. |
| 14V-739 | Nov 18, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. |
| 14V-555 | Sep 11, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. |
| 14V-356 | Jun 20, 2014 | 2014–2015 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without… |
| 14V-139 | Mar 24, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. |
| 13V-618 | Nov 29, 2013 | 2014 | Seat Belts | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. |
| 13V-349 | Aug 13, 2013 | 2011–2012 | Visibility/Wiper | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. |
| 13V-268 | Jun 26, 2013 | 2007–2014 | Power Train | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. |
| 13V-102 | Mar 21, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Electrical System | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. |
| 12V-036 | Feb 1, 2012 | 2011–2013 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. |
| 11V-460 | Sep 1, 2011 | 2011–2012 | Trailer Hitches | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured from may 1, 2010, through january 31, 2011. |
| 11V-294 | May 20, 2011 | 2012 | Power Train | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. |
| 11V-265 | May 3, 2011 | 2012 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd, vnl, and model year 2012 vnm trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. |
| 10V-492 | Oct 12, 2010 | 2008–2011 | Equipment | 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… |
| 10V-282 | Jun 24, 2010 | 2001–2006 | Steering | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. |
| 09V-173 | May 21, 2009 | 2001–2008 | Visibility | Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. |
| 07V-573 | Dec 14, 2007 | 2003–2008 | Electrical System | On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (I.e. |
| 07V-529 | Nov 19, 2007 | 2008 | Steering | On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque. |
| 07V-496 | Oct 23, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Trailer Hitches | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. |
| 07V-410 | Sep 10, 2007 | 2008 | Structure | On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood. |
| 07V-345 | Aug 7, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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. |
| 07V-323 | Jul 24, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Steering | On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. |
| 07V-108 | Mar 16, 2007 | 2007–2008 | Power Train | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. |
| 06V-385 | Oct 11, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | 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. |
| 06V-021 | Jan 26, 2006 | 2003–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (Egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may crack or break. |
| 05V-498 | Nov 2, 2005 | 2003–2006 | Wheels | Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn. |
| 05V-346 | Aug 1, 2005 | 2004–2006 | Equipment | Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-381 | Oct 8, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Electrical System | On certain heavy-duty class trucks, salt and other highway snow and ice removal chemicals are getting under the protective caps of the chassis mounted emergency start studs and corroding them. |
| 03V-204 | May 30, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Trailer Hitches | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. |
| 03V-199 | May 28, 2003 | 2000–2002 | Suspension | On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. |
| 02V-238 | Sep 9, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Exterior Lighting | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-110 | Apr 11, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Service Brakes, Air | Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-018 | Feb 11, 2002 | 2001 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (Abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. |
| 02V-014 | Jan 15, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Exterior Lighting | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-232 | Aug 22, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Volvo VNM?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Volvo VNM has the most reports (4). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Volvo VNM have?
NHTSA lists 43 safety recalls covering Volvo VNM model years 2000–2017.
What are the most common Volvo VNM problems?
Owners report air bags, engine, trailer hitches problems most often.