2011 Volvo VHD recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2011 Volvo VHD. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 30, 2018Crash risk2004–2019 Volvo VHD — Exterior Lighting
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V766000 · 5K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 13, 2016Crash risk2009–2016 Volvo VHD — Suspension
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
16V735000 · 4K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Aug 13, 2013Crash risk2011–2012 Volvo VAH, 2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL and 1 other model — 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. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
13V349000 · 18K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Jun 26, 2013Crash risk2007–2014 Volvo VAH, 2007–2014 Volvo VHD, 2007–2014 Volvo VNL and 2 other models — Power Train
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.
13V268000 · 23K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Apr 22, 2013Fire risk2011–2013 Volvo VHD, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL — Parking Brake
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.
13V152000 · 701 units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Oct 18, 2012Crash risk2002–2013 Volvo VHD, 2002–2013 Volvo VN — Seat Belts
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
12V510000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Feb 1, 2012Fire risk2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2013 Volvo VNL, 2011–2013 Volvo VNM — 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. 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.
12V036000 · 22K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 3, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Volvo VHD, 2011–2012 Volvo VNL, 2012 Volvo VNM — 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. 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.
11V265000 · 3K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Oct 12, 2010Crash risk2008–2011 Volvo VHD, 2008–2011 Volvo VNL, 2008–2011 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — 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 VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.
10V492000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA