Recall Register

2010 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volvo VNL. The newest campaign is 13V268000. NHTSA received the report on 26 Jun 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Clutch Assembly. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 13V268000, 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.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 32,492 units in total.

  • 13V268000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 10V492000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 10V359000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
  • 10V086000Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls

  1. 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: .

  2. 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: .

  3. 10V359000Received . 3,984 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. The bottom track that attaches to the arms used to open and close the window may de-bond, which results in the glass coming loose at the bottom.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 10V086000Received . 3,526 units.

    Visibility / Power Window Devices and Controls

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 vnl trucks. The adhesive used in the upper window in the bunk area to secure the glass may debond.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could allow the glass to come loose and possibly fall out increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the window as required free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1001. 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 2010 Volvo VNL
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
AQ18005Audit queryDiscrepancies in Required CFR ReportingCommunication22 Oct 20184 Aug 2023
PE13002Preliminary evaluationStop Lamp Switch SignalPower Train / Automatic Transmission7 Feb 20133 Jul 201313V268000
RQ11001Recall queryVolvo Sleeper glass de-bondingVisibility / Glass, Side/Rear23 May 201120 Jan 2012

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.

  1. 19901
  2. 19911
  3. 19921
  4. 19931
  5. 19941
  6. 19951
  7. 19961
  8. 19974
  9. 19985
  10. 19995
  11. 20004
  12. 20018
  13. 20027
  14. 20039
  15. 20046
  16. 20056
  17. 20067
  18. 20079
  19. 200812
  20. 20094
  21. 20104
  22. 201112
  23. 201214
  24. 201314
  25. 201412
  26. 20159
  27. 20166
  28. 20175
  29. 20185
  30. 20198
  31. 20209
  32. 20217
  33. 20227
  34. 20233
  35. 20247
  36. 20251

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2010 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnl/2010/. 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 2010 Volvo VNL?
32,492 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNL have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL, model years 1990 to 2025. 4 of them name the 2010 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2010 Volvo VNL open?
No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.