2011 VOLVO VAH Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 VOLVO VAH has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most often report issues related to vehicle operation and safety components identified in the recall information.
The 2011 VOLVO VAH has five recalls concerning various vehicle systems including visibility, power train, exhaust, tires, and trailer hitch components. These recalls address defects with potential safety risks and include corrective actions by the manufacturer.
- Windshield wiper motor failure. Recall 13V349000 affects 17,824 vehicles. The wiper motor may fail, causing inoperable wipers which reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge.
- Clutch disengagement switch missing. Recall 13V268000 involves 23,056 vehicles lacking a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Failure of the brake air pressure switch signal can prevent clutch disengagement, lengthening stopping distance and raising crash risk. Volvo will inspect and repair affected trucks.
- Exhaust diffuser heat transfer. Recall 13V497000 covers 206 vehicles modified with upward facing exhaust diffusers that transfer heat to the cab roof or vehicles above. Excess heat could cause a fire. Fontaine will replace the diffuser free of charge.
- Premature tire failure. Recall 14V740000 involves 115 trucks where tires may fail prematurely under conditions like high speed or heavy load. Tire failure may increase crash risk. Volvo will replace tires and set speed limiters without charge.
- Fifth wheel locking mechanism failure. Recall 15V643000 affects 669 trucks with Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors. Damage may cause locking mechanism failure and possible trailer detachment, raising crash risk. Fontaine dealers will replace with Ultra NT model free of charge.
Owners confronting repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues with safety implications may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting consumer protection resources is advisable.
2011 VOLVO VAH Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
41870
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 VOLVO VAH
669 vehicles affected
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 connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Risk: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 VOLVO VAH
115 vehicles affected
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 operating conditions such as high speeds, heavy load, and high road temperature.
Risk: Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
2011 VOLVO VAH
206 vehicles affected
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 transfer to the roof of the truck cab and/or the vehicles above the cab.
Risk: Excessive heat could result in a fire.
2011 VOLVO VAH
23056 vehicles affected
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 loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
Risk: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 VOLVO VAH
17824 vehicles affected
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 windshield wiper motor may fail.
Risk: Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.