2011 VOLVO VHD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 VOLVO VHD has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and components due to recalls. No direct complaints from owners have been recorded.
There are 10 recalls affecting the 2011 VOLVO VHD involving various systems such as labeling, braking, seat belts, parking brakes, visibility, clutch assembly, exterior lighting, and suspension. These recalls address safety risks including incorrect information, brake failure, fire hazards, and steering loss.
Recalls- Certification label error. Recall 10V492000 affects 1,926 vehicles where tire descriptions were incorrect on the certification labels. This may lead to vehicle overloading and increased crash risk. Dealers replace the labels free of charge.
- Slack adjuster fracture. Recall 11V265000 covers 2,765 trucks with gunite automatic slack adjusters that may have inadequate structural integrity and break during normal use, risking brake loss and crash. Dealers replace faulty parts free of charge.
- Traction relay valve leakage. Recall 12V036000 involves 21,625 vehicles equipped with Bendix ATR-6 valves that may leak under extreme cold, causing unintended brake application and possible fire or crash. Temporary repairs and later permanent fixes are free.
- Seat belt d-ring weld failure. Recall 12V510000 includes 1,496 trucks with passenger seat belts that may not restrain occupants properly due to weld issues, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers replace the d-ring free of charge.
- Parking brake chamber leak. Recall 13V152000 affects 701 vehicles with MGM piston parking brake chambers that could leak pressure, causing brake drag and possible fire hazard. Brake chambers are replaced as needed free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor failure. Recall 13V349000 covers 17,824 trucks where wiper motors may fail, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers replace the motors free of charge.
- Missing clutch disengagement switch. Recall 13V268000 includes 23,056 trucks without redundant clutch switches, which may lengthen stopping distance and raise crash risk. Vehicles will be inspected and repaired free.
- Snow plow lamp software defect. Recall 18V766000 impacts 4,625 trucks with lamp kits where high beams can operate without other lights, reducing visibility. Software updates will be installed free of charge.
- Lower ball joint corrosion risk. Recall 16V735000 involves 4,177 trucks with seal issues in suspension ball joints, risking corrosion and steering loss that could cause a crash. Drag links will be replaced free of charge.
- Upper ball joint corrosion risk. Identical to the previous recall (#16V735000), the upper ball joints suffer the same defect and risk; replacement is provided free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall repairs related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consult legal resources for more information.
2011 VOLVO VHD Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
78195
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 VOLVO VHD
4625 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 VOLVO VHD
4177 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
Risk: If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 VOLVO VHD
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 VHD
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.
2011 VOLVO VHD
701 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Risk: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
2011 VOLVO VHD
1496 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
2011 VOLVO VHD
21625 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2011 VOLVO VHD
2765 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
Risk: SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2011 VOLVO VHD
1926 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE INCORRECT ON THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Risk: THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.