2009 VOLVO VN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 VOLVO VN has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to visibility, seat belts, brakes, and front suspension components based on recall data. No specific owner complaints have been recorded.
There are 5 recalls affecting various systems such as visibility glass, seat belt assemblies, air brakes, and front suspension components. These recalls address safety-related defects and offer free inspection and repairs through dealers.
- Visibility glass defect. Recall 10V359000 affects 3,984 vehicles. The bottom track on window arms may de-bond, causing glass to loosen and potentially fall out, creating a road hazard and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and repair windows free of charge.
- Seat belt weld failure. Recall 12V510000 includes 1,496 trucks equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not meet safety standards, risking occupant restraint failure during a crash. Dealers will replace the suspect welds at no cost.
- Air brake valve corrosion. Recall 10V571000 covers 6,187 trucks with an air release fifth wheel. Contaminants may enter the brake valve, causing corrosion and malfunction that reduces braking performance. Inspections and replacements will be done free of charge.
- Lower ball joint corrosion. Recall 15V651000 impacts 14,934 trucks. Corroded seals can lead to ball joint wear and failure, risking steering loss and crash. Owners will be notified and dealers will inspect and replace parts when available.
- Upper ball joint corrosion. Also part of recall 15V651000, this affects the upper control arm ball joints with similar corrosion and steering failure risks. Repairs will occur free of charge once parts are available, with owner notifications sent.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could clarify options for unresolved recall issues or persistent vehicle problems.
2009 VOLVO VN Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
26601
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 VOLVO VN
14934 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Risk: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 VOLVO VN
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.
2009 VOLVO VN
3984 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
Risk: THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2009 VOLVO VN
6187 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
Risk: CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.