NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Volvo VNM Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 Volvo VNM has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Volvo VNM. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 Volvo VNM owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Volvo VNM.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10205026 · Filed
2006 VOLVO TRACTOR WITH UNSAFE TOP STEP CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CASE. CUSTOMER STATES HE WAS INJURED DUE TO THIS POOR BUILDING OF THE STEPS. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE STEP IS ONLY CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CASE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY THING THAT HELD THE STEPS TOGETHER WERE TWO LARGE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Volvo VNM in 1 investigation. 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.
- Recall Query RQ11-001: Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
Closed January 20, 2012
DRAG LINK
NHTSA #10V282000 · Steering — Linkages — Drag — Link — Connection · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 2010 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 63,788 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX1003 · Owners notified September 2, 2010 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.
Safety consequence
BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX1003.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> .
WIPER MOTOR
NHTSA #09V173000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported May 21, 2009 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 127,764 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0902 · Owners notified September 30, 2009
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0902.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> .
LIGHTING SYSTEM/CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA #07V573000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2007 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 104,845 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0707 · Owners notified February 25, 2008
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0707.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER PIPES
NHTSA #06V021000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System · NHTSA notice
Reported January 26, 2006 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 33,102 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0601 · Owners notified March 3, 2006 · Vehicles built November 1, 2002 – January 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED STARTING MARCH 3, 2006, THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0601.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE
NHTSA #05V498000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice
Reported November 2, 2005 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 1,376 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0506 · Owners notified February 20, 2006 · Vehicles built March 1, 2002 – October 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
Safety consequence
IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKSRECALL NO. RVXX0506.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FMVSS 120/CERTIFICATION LABEL/TIRE DESCRIPTION
NHTSA #05V346000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported August 1, 2005 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 958 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0504 · Owners notified September 12, 2005 · Vehicles built August 4, 2003 – June 23, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE SIZE DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT SHOWN.
Safety consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0504. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Volvo VNM model years
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