The 2011 Volvo VN has 2 recalls, the most serious involving front lower ball joints that can corrode, wear, and separate, causing a complete loss of steering control.
On the safety equipment side, trucks equipped with bench passenger seats have a recall covering the seat belt d-ring anchor weld, which may not be strong enough to hold under crash forces. If the weld gives way, the belt can fail to restrain the passenger, raising the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
Seals on the ball joints can become compromised, allowing corrosion that causes accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links at no charge. Contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1 to schedule service.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The weld connecting the seat belt d-ring on bench passenger seats may be weak and fail under pull testing, not meeting federal seat belt anchorage standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the d-ring at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
