Recall Register

2009 Volvo VHD: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2009 Volvo VHD. The newest campaign is 18V766000. NHTSA received the report on 30 Oct 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V766000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 41,467 units in total.

  • 18V766000Exterior Lighting
  • 16V735000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
  • 13V268000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 12V510000Seat Belts
  • 10V571000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve
  • 10V492000Equipment / Other / Labels
  1. 18V766000Received . 4,625 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1804. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 16V735000Received . 4,177 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1606. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 13V268000Received . 23,056 units.

    Power Train / Clutch Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 12V510000Received . 1,496 units.

    Seat Belts

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1204. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 10V571000Received . 6,187 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Quick Release Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 10V492000Received . 1,926 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. The safety recall began on february 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2009 Volvo VHD
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
AQ18005Audit queryDiscrepancies in Required CFR ReportingCommunication22 Oct 20184 Aug 2023
PE13002Preliminary evaluationStop Lamp Switch SignalPower Train / Automatic Transmission7 Feb 20133 Jul 201313V268000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2009 Volvo VHD: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vhd/2009/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Volvo Trucks North America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Volvo VHD?
41,467 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VHD have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 61 recall campaigns for the Volvo VHD, model years 1999 to 2027. 6 of them name the 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Volvo VHD open?
No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.