2008 VOLVO VHD Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2008 Volvo VHD has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the drag link ball joints, where corroded and worn joints can cause a sudden loss of steering control. On the braking side, trucks equipped with an air release fifth wheel have an inversion valve that can collect contaminants through its exhaust port, corrode internally, and malfunction, reducing braking performance. There is also a lighting concern on trucks fitted with snow plow lamp preparation kits: the snow plow headlights can be switched on independently of the marker and tail lamps, leaving the sides and rear of the truck dark and less visible to other drivers, and the high beam indicator will not alert the driver when snow plow high beams are active. Finally, the certification label on some vehicles may list incorrect tire information, which can lead to overloading the truck.