2007 Volvo VHD
10 recall campaigns and 2 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2007 Volvo VHD; the recalls concern exterior lighting, power train and seat belts.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 41.8 per 1,000 across all 2007 model-year vehicles and against 300 per 1,000 for the Volvo VHD line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 0.5 complaints per model year across the 29 Volvo VHD model years on this register; 0 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2009 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 12 Dec 2010.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America (manufacturer campaign RVXX1804).
Defect, as filed: 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.
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.
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.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America (manufacturer campaign RVXX1303).
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America (manufacturer campaign RVXX1204).
Defect, as filed: Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 vhd, model year 2006 through 2010 vn, and model year 2007 through 2009 vt trucks manufactured from november 7, 2005, through october 30, 2009, equipped with an air release fifth wheel. The inversion valve on the frame may be orientated where contaminants can enter the valve through the exhaust port. As a result, the brake valve may corrode.
Consequence: Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace as required. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 18, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX1006).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
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.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX0902).
Defect, as filed: 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.
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.
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.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX0707).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX0705).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX0703).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RVXX0702).
Defect, as filed: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with dana steering shafts, there is a potential that the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located. The pinch bolt fits into a groove in the steering gear input shaft to ensure that the steering shaft does not separate from the steering gear if the pinch bolt comes loose.
Consequence: This could potentially lead to steering shaft separation resulting in loss of control of the vehicle if the pinch bolt were to come loose increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and replace it as required free of charge. The recall began on august 28, 006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. (manufacturer campaign RVXX0602).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2007 Volvo VHD (black) against all 2007 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2007 | VHD line | All 2007 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1,000 | 300 | 41.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1,000 | 300 | 41.8 |
2 unique complaints, 3 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE13002 | Preliminary evaluation | Stop Lamp Switch Signal | power train:automatic transmission | 7 Feb 2013 | 3 Jul 2013 | 13V268000 |
Other Volvo VHD model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 19,915 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 80,333 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 | 191,486 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 | 192,596 |
| 2003 | 11 | 3 | 328,235 |
| 2004 | 7 | 3 | 328,859 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 | 272,705 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 272,705 |
| 2007 | 10 | 2 | 286,408 |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 | 280,966 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 41,467 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 35,280 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 78,195 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | 88,051 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | 39,262 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | 48,785 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 16,770 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 10,536 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | 4,706 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 4,860 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 30,449 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 161,797 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 144,758 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 181,678 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 180,852 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 183,845 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 129,043 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 4,063 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 205 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Volvo VHD model years · Volvo: 86 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo VHD have?
10 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V766000, was reported to NHTSA on 30 Oct 2018 and concerns exterior lighting. Across all model years the Volvo VHD line has 61 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Volvo VHD?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2007 Volvo VHD complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 3 of 3 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.