Volvo Vhd Recalls

The Volvo VHD has 54 recalls spanning 2000 through 2027, with the most serious recent issue being a steering defect on 2025 models where an improperly seated plug in the steering gear valve housing can cause a sudden, complete loss of steering control. Separate 2025 recalls cover two additional steering failures: a drag link ball stud that can fracture and drop away entirely, and a tie rod ball stud on vehicles equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle assemblies that can separate and become a road hazard. Also on 2025 models, wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened and allow a wheel to detach. The 2026-2027 model years carry a similar wheel detachment risk from loosening lug nuts, and 2026 models have a separate recall for wheel nuts that can loosen under service conditions.

On 2023-2024 models, steering gear mounting fasteners may not be properly tightened, which can allow the gear to shift and cause loss of control. The 2024 model year also has a pitman arm-to-drag link fastener that can fail and drop steering control entirely, as well as loose hub covers that can detach and create road hazards. On 2022-2024 models, windshield wiper motor gears can wear prematurely and leave the driver with no wiper function, and vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats may have a missing circuit that prevents the side airbag from deploying in a crash. A 2020-2025 recall covers the Bendix EC80 electronic control unit, where electrical noise can cause the unit to misprocess commands or stop working, disabling anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, and collision mitigation systems.

The 2019-2024 passenger bench seat may be inadequately fastened to the floor and can shift in a crash. On 2019-2020 models, over-tightened transmission auxiliary air tank strap clamps can deform and release the tank onto the road, and a blown transmission fuse on 2018-2020 vehicles can prevent the transmission from shifting. Specific 2019 examples equipped with certain Bridgestone wide-base tires with particular date codes may have exposed steel cords that cause rapid air loss. The 2017 model year has a recall for front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle, which can cause the hub assembly to separate from the axle. On 2015-2016 models, headlights may fall below minimum intensity requirements and leave the roadway underlit. Vehicles from 2004-2019 equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits can allow the plow headlights to operate without activating marker and tail lamps, reducing the vehicle's visibility to others.

Going back further, 2012-2015 models equipped with the Eco-Roll feature can fail to re-engage the drivetrain after coasting, which lengthens stopping distances. A 2012 model year recall covers a driveshaft with a flawed seam weld that can fracture under torque and sever, damaging surrounding driveline components. On 2011-2013 vehicles, parking brake chambers can leak pressure and cause the brakes to drag when released, which can overheat brake components and start a fire. The 2009-2016 model years have drag link ball joint seals that can allow water and contaminants in, leading to corrosion, accelerated wear, and eventual