Volvo VAH recalls
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Volvo VAH; the most recent was received 2026-07-09 (Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo VAH campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V444000 | 2026-07-09 | Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms… |
| 26V350000 | 2026-05-28 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs Do Not Drive | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach. |
| 25V753000 | 2025-11-03 | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem… |
| 24V790000 | 2024-10-23 | Electrical System › Software | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line … |
| 23V511000 | 2023-07-24 | Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail. |
| 23V441000 | 2023-06-23 | Steering › Critical Fasteners | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened. |
| 21V417000 | 2021-06-02 | Wheels › Hub | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021-2022 VAH, VDH, VNL, AND VNR vehicles. The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate. |
| 20V782000 | 2020-12-15 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling 2021 VNL, VNR, VAH, and VHD vehicles. The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during… |
| 20V536000 | 2020-09-02 | Service Brakes, Air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodgin… |
| 19V510000 | 2019-07-02 | Power Train › Automatic Transmission | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potenti… |
| 19V509000 | 2019-07-02 | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting. |
| 15V643000 | 2015-10-13 | Trailer Hitches › Fifth Wheel Assembly | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connec… |
| 15V630000 | 2015-10-07 | Exterior Lighting › Headlights | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the m… |
| 15V523000 | 2015-08-17 | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball soc… |
| 14V740000 | 2014-11-18 | Tires | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience premature tire failure during certain o… |
| 14V555000 | 2014-09-11 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Caliper | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 VAH, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured March 4, 2013, to April 28, 2014. Due to the bolts holding the disc brake caliper to the backing plate no… |
| 13V618000 | 2013-11-29 | Seat Belts | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the b… |
| 13V497000 | 2013-10-17 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System | Fontaine Modification (Fontaine) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volvo VAH vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers for use as auto-haulers. In the affected vehicles, heat from the exhaust may tra… |
| 13V349000 | 2013-08-13 | Visibility/Wiper | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windsh… |
| 13V268000 | 2013-06-26 | Power Train › Clutch Assembly | 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 recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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