2012 VOLVO VAH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VOLVO VAH
The 2012 VOLVO VAH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, TIRES. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Fontaine Modification for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 VOLVO VAH
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 VOLVO VAH, potentially affecting up to 43,189 vehicles.
Recall 15V643000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 669 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for...
View full details →Recall 15V523000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 1,319 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball...
Consequence: Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this...
View full details →Recall 14V740000 — TIRES
| 115 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 13V497000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 206 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Excessive heat could result in a fire.
Remedy: Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will replace the diffuser with one of a different shape and design, free of charge. Owners may contact Fontaine at 1-800-366-8246.
View full details →Recall 13V349000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
| 17,824 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
View full details →Recall 13V268000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 23,056 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VOLVO VAH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VOLVO VAH.
Safety Rating for the 2012 VOLVO VAH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VOLVO VAH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VOLVO VAH
Fontaine Modification has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 VOLVO VAH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
V728-005A 202308 — SUSPENSION
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
KC-99 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
386-007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLVO TRUCKS: 2012-2014: I SHIFT TRANSMISSION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO FAIL. WHICH IS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF THE SENSOR. PLEASE REFER TO MANUAL TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *LJ
363-007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VOLVO TRUCKS: WIPER SYSTEM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE HOOD MIRROR VISIBILTY ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUG. 2011- NOV. 2013. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW WIPER SYSTEM. *LJ
371-049 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
VOLVO TRUCKS: VN, VHD &VAH 2008-2014: TO PREVENT CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLES, AVOID THE CROSSING OF CABLES BEHIND THE BATTERY BOX AND CUT OFF SWITCH. *LJ
FSB-511-005 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
VOLVO: SOME TRUCKS SHOW SIGNS OF BRAKE SHOE PROTRUSION BEYOND BRAKE DRUM AND NEED REPLACING. MODEL 2011-2014 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
FSB-511-008 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
VOLVO: REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE SHOES THAT SHOWS BRAKE SHOE PROTRUSION BEYOND BRAKE DRUM. MODEL 2011-2014 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
FSB-511-004 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VOLVO: BRAKE SHOE IS PROTRUDING BEYOND BRAKE DRUM AND CAN BE RESOLVED BY REPLACING AND INSTALLING 152 MM (6.0 IN) BRAKE SHOES, DUST SHIELDS, NEW 178 MM (7.0 IN) BRAKE DRUMS WITH NEW Z BRACKETS. MODEL 2011-2014 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
FSB-284-038 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VOLVO: ENGINE COOLING THERMOSTAT UPDATE (SPN 1659 FMI 12). DURING SEVERE CONDITIONS AND HEAVY DUTY APPLICATIONS, AN SPN 1659 FMI 12 DTC MAY DISPLAY DURING ENGINE WARM UP AND INDICATE AN ISSUE WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS PERFORMING NORMALLY. ALSO INCLUDED ARE MODELS D11H AND D16H *JS
FSB 371-044 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Cable Mounting Clamps
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 VOLVO VAH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VAH
- 2007 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VAH (current)
- 2013 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VAH — 0 complaints
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