Recall Register

2008 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volvo VNM. 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 1 complaint on file for this model year. 4 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, 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

10 campaigns, newest first. 276,983 units in total.

  • 13V268000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 10V492000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 09V173000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
  • 07V573000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 07V529000Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
  • 07V496000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 07V410000Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments
  • 07V345000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 07V323000Steering
  • 07V108000Power Train / Axle Assembly

  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. 09V173000Received . 127,764 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0902. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 07V573000Received . 104,845 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

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

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0707. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 07V529000Received . 2,054 units.

    Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2007. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0706. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 07V496000Received . 6,519 units.

    Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

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

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0705. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 07V410000Received . 956 units.

    Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0704. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 07V345000Received . 677 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

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

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 07V323000Received . 9,102 units.

    Steering

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

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 07V108000Received . 84 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0701. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2008 Volvo VNM: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Air Bags1
Complaints that report a crash
1
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
1
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
11 Mar 2008

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2008 Volvo VNM, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2008, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2008 Volvo VNM
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
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
PE10028Preliminary evaluationFront Air Brake Hose InterferenceService Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings29 Jul 201023 Dec 2010
PE07046Preliminary evaluationSAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYTrailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly14 Sep 20079 Nov 2007

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. 19975
  9. 19985
  10. 19994
  11. 20005
  12. 20019
  13. 20026
  14. 20037
  15. 20046
  16. 20056
  17. 20066
  18. 20078
  19. 200810
  20. 20092
  21. 20102
  22. 20116
  23. 201210
  24. 20139
  25. 201410
  26. 20156
  27. 20165
  28. 20173

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnm/2008/. 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
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
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 2008 Volvo VNM?
276,983 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNM have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNM, model years 1990 to 2017. 10 of them name the 2008 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2008 Volvo VNM name most often?
Air Bags: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Volvo VNM open?
No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.