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2012 Volvo VNL Recalls & Complaints

The 2012 Volvo VNL has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Volvo VNL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Volvo VNL owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Volvo VNL, describing incidents dated February 28, 2012 to June 12, 2017.

Most-cited components

Suspension 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 5 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10994379 · Filed June 12, 2017
I BOTH THE VOLVO 780 SEMI TRUCK 8 MONTHS AGO AND I DO STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. I DO REPLACE WHOLE SUSPENSION, MAKE A 6 TIMES ALIGNMENT AND TRUCK STILL SWAY IN THE ROAD. DEALER FROM CONNECTICUT DO TEST DRIVE AND HE SAID MY WHOLE CAB SWAY FROM RIGHT TO THE LEFT. HE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT CAB SHOCKS AND…
ODI #10980140 · Filed April 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND RODE ROUGHLY. THE VEHICLE…
ODI #10807468 · Filed November 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GETTING OFF THE TOP BUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME INJURED AND RECEIVED NERVE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Volvo VNL in 4 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Audit Query AQ18-005: Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
Closed August 4, 2023
Preliminary Evaluation PE13-005: Windshield Wiper Failures
Closed August 29, 2013
- Recall 13V-349
Preliminary Evaluation PE13-002: Stop Lamp Switch Signal
Closed July 3, 2013
- Recall 13V-268
Recall Query RQ11-001: Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
Closed January 20, 2012

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Fifth Wheel Locking Mechanism may not Engage

NHTSA #15V643000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 669 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1507 · Owners notified November 18, 2015 · Vehicles built June 21, 2010 – December 14, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

Safety consequence

If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1507.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electric Auxiliary Power Units may Fall from Truck

NHTSA #15V634000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported October 8, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 101 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1506 · Owners notified December 7, 2015 · Vehicles built December 1, 2011 – September 1, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal housings whose mounting points may crack and tear. Additionally, the mounting bolts of the power units may loosen or possibly fail.

Safety consequence

If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586, or IFS customer service at 1-920-206-9333. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1506.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Trim Panel may Restrict Trailer Hand Brake Release

NHTSA #15V524000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice

Reported August 17, 2015 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 2,854 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1504 · Owners notified October 19, 2015 · Vehicles built May 31, 2011 – December 1, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.

Safety consequence

If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1504.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Eco-Roll may not Re-Engage Drivetrain

NHTSA #14V739000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 18, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 6,234 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1406 · Owners notified December 10, 2014 · Vehicles built June 16, 2011 – August 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.

Safety consequence

If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Premature Tire Failure

NHTSA #14V740000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported November 18, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 115 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1405 · Owners notified January 16, 2015 · Vehicles built May 12, 2010 – October 31, 2014 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.

Safety consequence

Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1405.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Active Braking may be Disabled

NHTSA #14V356000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Adaptive Cruise Control · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2014 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 1,025 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1402 · Owners notified August 12, 2014 · Vehicles built November 17, 2010 – February 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 side fairings. In the affected vehicles, the active braking component of the enhanced cruise control can become disabled.

Safety consequence

If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Wiper Motor May Fail

NHTSA #13V349000 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 17,824 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volvo campaign RVXX1304 · Owners notified December 6, 2013 · Vehicles built June 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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. The windshield wiper motor may fail.

Safety consequence

Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Redundant Clutch Disengagement Signal

NHTSA #13V268000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 26, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 23,056 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1303 · Owners notified August 26, 2013 · Vehicles built December 20, 2006 – May 22, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire

NHTSA #13V152000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice

Reported April 22, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 701 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1302 · Vehicles built December 13, 2010 – July 17, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Safety consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvos campaign recall number is RVXX1302.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating

NHTSA #13V102000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice

Reported March 21, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected: 5,207 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1301 · Owners notified May 7, 2013 · Vehicles built April 18, 2011 – March 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

Safety consequence

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.

Notes

Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES/ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVE

NHTSA #12V036000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2012 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 21,625 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1202 · Owners notified April 27, 2012 · Vehicles built December 2, 2010 – January 18, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Safety consequence

INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. A PERMANENT REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

VOLVO RECALL NUMBER RVXX1202.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FIFTH WHEEL LOCK/FONTAINE

NHTSA #11V460000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 1, 2011 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 299 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1106 · Owners notified December 7, 2011 · Vehicles built May 1, 2010 – January 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK AND IF SOLELY RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), THE DRIVER MAY THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

VOLVO TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS RVXX1106.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES/MERITOR

NHTSA #11V294000 · Power Train — Driveline · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2011 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 341 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1104 · Owners notified July 25, 2011

Defect description

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. RVXX1104.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE

NHTSA #11V265000 · Service Brakes, Air — Slack Adjusters · NHTSA notice

Reported May 3, 2011 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2,765 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX1103 · Owners notified August 12, 2011 · Vehicles built October 15, 2010 – January 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.

Safety consequence

SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX1103.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2012 Volvo VNL. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volvo VNL.

Suspension

ODI #10994379

Incident: June 12, 2017 · Filed: June 12, 2017

I BOTH THE VOLVO 780 SEMI TRUCK 8 MONTHS AGO AND I DO STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. I DO REPLACE WHOLE SUSPENSION, MAKE A 6 TIMES ALIGNMENT AND TRUCK STILL SWAY IN THE ROAD. DEALER FROM CONNECTICUT DO TEST DRIVE AND HE SAID MY WHOLE CAB SWAY FROM RIGHT TO THE LEFT. HE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT CAB SHOCKS AND I DID, JUST WHOLE CAB IT'S SWAY ANY WAY. POOR WATHER LIKE WIND IT'S IS DIFFICULT DRIVING, ROAD ZONE NOT EVEN LANE IT'S TERRIBLE AND AWCORSE IN THE TAKE A CURVE I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO THE MINIMUM SPEED, MAKE A DENGER FOR OTHER DRIVER. I WILL BE PUT TRUCK FOR SHOP DO INVESTIGATION, JUST I'M PUT IN ALMOST $10.000 FOR REPAIR LIKE I DO NOT HAVE TO REPLACE MY WHOLE SUSPENSION AND OTHER STUFF, ALSO I STILL HAVE A TRUCK PAYMENT AND INSURANCE AND I HAVE TO TO RUN. LIKE I READ OTHER COMPLAIN, OTHER DRIVERS HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM. PLESE DO SOMETHING. TRULY WESLEY O/O . HAVE A NICE DAY

Suspension; Electrical System

ODI #10980140

Incident: November 1, 2016 · Filed: April 24, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND RODE ROUGHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR THEM TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION. THE RECALL SPECIFICS AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Structure

ODI #10807468

1 injury

Incident: September 20, 2015 · Filed: November 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GETTING OFF THE TOP BUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT BECAME INJURED AND RECEIVED NERVE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Steering; Air Bags

ODI #10700730

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: March 9, 2015 · Filed: March 20, 2015

DRAG LINK FAILED, A KNOWN ISSUE TO THE MANUFACTURER RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CRASHED INTO CENTER WALL THEN THRU GUARDRAIL AND DOWN EMBANKMENT. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ALSO. PASSENGER WAS HURT VERY BAD, DRIVER SLIGHTLY HURT. LARGE TRUCK OUT OF CONTROL ON THE INTERSTATE FROM A PROBLEM THE COMPANY KNEW TO EXIST IS CRIMINAL. TRUCK WAS WELL MAINTAINED PER VOLVO INSTRUCTIONS. 329090 MILES ON THE TRUCK. *TR

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10450051

Incident: February 28, 2012 · Filed: March 2, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL 670. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V036000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE) AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE RECALL REPAIR WAS A TEMPORARY REPAIR WHICH INCLUDED DISABLING THE TRACTION CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NO LONGER FELT SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,390.

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