The 2007 Volvo Vnl has 9 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).
Recalls9safety recalls
Complaints15filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Power train › Clutch assembly
NHTSA recall 13V268000 · Jun 26, 2013 · 23,056 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
NHTSA recall 09V173000 · May 21, 2009 · 127,764 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air
NHTSA recall 09V030000 · Jan 27, 2009 · 366 vehicles
Problem: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
Risk: IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
NHTSA recall 07V573000 · Dec 14, 2007 · 104,845 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
NHTSA recall 07V496000 · Oct 23, 2007 · 6,519 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, diesel
NHTSA recall 07V345000 · Aug 7, 2007 · 677 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Power train › Axle assembly
NHTSA recall 07V108000 · Mar 16, 2007 · 84 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Power train › Driveline
NHTSA recall 06V385000 · Oct 11, 2006 · 3,842 vehicles
Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND AY ADDITIONAL NEARBY OBJECTS.
Fix: 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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery; Wiring
4
0
4
0
2,000 mi
Exterior lighting Headlights
4
0
1
0
120,000 mi
Steering
2
2
0
1
—
Service brakes, air Antilock
2
0
1
0
—
Visibility Glass, side/rear
2
0
0
0
—
Structure Body
2
0
0
0
—
Suspension Front › Springs › Air suspension system
1
0
0
0
—
Interior lighting
1
0
1
0
—
Parking brake Conventional › Air
1
0
1
0
—
Power train Automatic transmission
1
0
1
0
—
Vehicle speed control
1
0
1
0
—
Back over prevention Warnings › External/pedestrian alert
1
0
1
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jun 1, 2013Structure › Body THE HOOD BRACKET CUTS THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS CAUSES THE HOOD TO ONLY BE SECURED WITH ONE BRACKET WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. THE HOOD IS ONLY PARTIALLY SECURED WHEN OPERATING ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. *TR
Jan 30, 2017Structure › Body I'D LIKE TO REQUEST FROM THIS DEPARTMENT TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION ON A RUSTY FRAME PROBLEM ON 2005, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMERCIAL VOLVO VNL TRUCKS. THESE TRUCKS HAVE HIGH TENDENCY TO HAVE FRAME RUST AND EVEN PERFORATION PUTTING MOTORISTS AT RISK IN THE USA HIGHWAYS.
Feb 25, 2013Exterior lighting I HAVE ~15 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRIVING MOST MAKE/MODELS OF CLASS 8 TRUCKS IN ALASKA AND LOWER 48 STATES. I HAVE NEVER OPERATED ANY TRUCK WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO RISK BLINDING ON-COMING TRAFFIC WITH MY HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO OPERATE AT ALL AFTER SUNSET - UNTIL THIS ONE. THE PROJECTOR STYLE LENS SHEDS LITTLE MORE LIGHT ON THE PAVEMENT AHEAD THAN I EXPECT FROM A CLEARANCE LAMP SHOP MECHANICS TELL ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR ALL VOLVO TRUCKS USING THE "VN" STYLE AERO-COMPOSITE DESIGN. ON THE OTHER HAND, THE HIGH BEAM, FOG AND DRIVING LAMPS ARE WONDERFUL. THIS REALLY IS STUNNINGLY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS AN INVESTIGATION. I'M MYSTIFIED THAT NHTSA HASN'T ACTED ALREADY. COULD IT BE…
Oct 27, 2011 · 507,648 miles · crashSteering TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL TRUCK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DRAG LINK. THE DRAG LINK SEPARATED FROM THE FIRE WALL. THE DRAG LINK AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (OKLAHOMA STATE POLICE REPORT NUMBER: AM02905-11). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 507,648.
Jan 15, 2010 · 120,000 milesExterior lighting › Headlights TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL64T TRUCK. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICE THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS WAS DETERIORATING AND THE PLASTIC WAS FLOGGED. THE COVERS DETERIORATING REDUCES VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVERS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE HAS CONTACT THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALL. THE COST PER THE DEALER WOULD BE OVER $600. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186,221. VWB
Jan 15, 2010 · 122,000 milesExterior lighting › Headlights TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL64T TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE DETERIORATING AND REDUCING VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME EXTREMELY FOGGY AND HAZY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER ADVISED ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,928.
Jun 7, 2008 · 418,101 milesVisibility › Glass, side/rear THE SLEEPER WINDOW ON OUR 2007 VOLVO VNL TRUCK FELL OUT ONTO A BRAND NEW POLICE CAR IN OLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JUST WEST OF THE CITY. DRIVER STATES THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED BY GLUE ONLY, NO SCREWS OR RIVITS. UPON FURHTER INVESTIGATION BY OUR FLEET, DRIVERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED NOT TO OPEN SLEEPER WINOWS. THIS WAS TO AVOID ANY FURTHER PORBLEMS SUCH AS THIS INCIDENT
May 1, 2008Visibility › Glass, side/rear BUNK WINDOWN HAS FALLEN OUT ON SEVERAL OCCATIONS. DRIVER SAYS "HE DID SET UP A CASE" WITH VOLVO AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY DRIVER SAYS HE FIXED PROBLEM WITH A GENERAL MOTORS VALVE COVER WASHER AND A SHEET METAL SCREW BUT IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THIS WINDOW ANY LONGER.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
PE13002 · opened Feb 7, 2013 · closed Jul 3, 2013 · led to recall 13V268000Stop Lamp Switch Signal The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles equipped with the subject automated manual transmission had allegedly experienced a condition where the clutch failed to automatically disengage the transmission from the engine as intended. This may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest.To date, ODI is aware of 134 subject vehicles with one or more complaints or field reports related to this condition.Also, ODI is aware of 164 subject vehicles with one or more warranty claims related to this condition.By letter dated June 25, 2013, Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) notified ODI that it has initiated a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 13V268 and Volvo Recall No. RVXX1303) to address a safety defect in approximately…
RQ11001 · opened May 23, 2011 · closed Jan 20, 2012Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The frequency of related actions led ODI to open this formal investigation.An Information Request (IR) letter was sent to Volvo on 23 June 2011.Volvo responded on 17 August 2011 and then provided updated warranty information on 9 January 2012.Volvo provided production change data and warranty information which was correlated to vehicle build month and failure date.ODI analyzed the data to determine if additional production time frames should have been included in previous recalls.ODI also requested information from its network of fleet owners.The response from this network reaffirmed…
PE07046 · opened Sep 14, 2007 · closed Nov 9, 2007SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY ON OCTOBER 18, 2007 VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA FILED DEFECT REPORT 07V-496 WHICH OUTLINES A SAFETY RECALL PROGRAM TO NOTIFY THE AFFECTED OWNERS AND CORRECT THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.