The 2007 Volvo VNL has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a driveshaft u-joint that can shed a bearing cup, fracture the surrounding metal, and cause significant damage to the driveline and anything nearby.
The other two recalls both address the same underlying brake-clutch interaction in trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions. These vehicles may be missing a secondary clutch disengagement switch, either because it was never installed or was removed during service. Normally, when the driver presses the brakes, the transmission automatically disengages the clutch so the drivetrain does not fight the stopping effort. With only one switch handling that function, a single point of failure can leave the clutch engaged while the brakes are being applied, meaning engine power continues to push the truck forward against the brakes and the distance needed to stop the vehicle grows considerably, raising the risk of a crash.