2008 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
10
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 VOLVO VHD
The 2008 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, SEAT BELTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Diesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2008 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 280,966 vehicles.
Recall 18V766000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,625 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
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 →Recall 12V510000 — SEAT BELTS
| 1,496 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
View full details →Recall 10V492000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 1,926 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
View full details →Recall 09V173000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 127,764 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. SINCE THIS RECALL INVOLVES A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES, VOLVO WILL RELEASE THE RECALL IN STAGES AS PARTS ARE RECEIVED. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE REGIONS/STATES...
View full details →Recall 07V573000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 104,845 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
Consequence: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V496000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 6,519 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V410000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 956 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE HOOD RESTRAINT CYLINDER DOES NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH DAMPENING TO ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE HOOD.
Consequence: THE CYLINDERS COULD POSSIBLY SEPARATE, WHICH WOULD LEAVE THE HOOD UNRESTRAINED WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD RESTRAINT CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V345000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 677 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
Consequence: IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V323000 — STEERING
| 9,102 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 VOLVO VHD
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLVO VHD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REPAIRS ON A CLASS 8 OVER THE ROAD TRACTOR, TWO FUEL PUMP HAS BEING INSTALL WITH NO,RESORT THE THIRD ONE WILL BE INSTALL ON FRIDAY THE 23 OF JANUARY HOPING THAT WILL BE ENOUGH TO DO THE JOB. *TR
THIS IS A COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATION INSPECTION REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS: (1) HOUSTON - METRO BUS (2) SAN ANTONIO - VIA BUS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VOLVO VHD
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FSB-512-002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
VOLVO: ON SOME TRUCKS, AIR DISC BRAKE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THERMAL OVERLOAD. THERMAL OVERLOAD REDUCES RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN PAD AND ROTOR BELOW DESIRED LEVEL WHICH IS AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION. MODEL VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-284-039 — ENGINE
VOLVO: INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE ECM WITH THE NEW SOFTWARE. MODELS VN, VHD, VAH, D13H EPA2010. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-381-040 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
VOLVO: THE LED INDICATOR MAY DISPLAY AN INCORRECT CRUISE CONTROL SET POINT. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2003 VOLVO VHD — 5 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VHD — 4 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VHD — 4 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VHD — 3 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2009 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VHD — 1 complaint
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