2009 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLVO VHD
The 2009 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2009 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 45,644 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 16V735000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 4,177 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
View full details →Recall 16V735000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 4,177 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
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 10V571000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
| 6,187 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLVO VHD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLVO VHD.
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLVO VHD
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP-255-022 — ENGINE
VOLVO TRUCKS: MISSING SIGNAL FROM ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR) WITH MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION, CAUSES FRETTING OF CONNECTOR PINS IN ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR CONNECTOR. NEW MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT AND RELOCATION OF ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR HAS BEEN DEVELOPED. *PE UPDATED 8/17/12. *PE
FSB-255-023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO TRUCKS: CONNECTOR PIN, REPLACEMENT. SEVERE FRETTING DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR) HARNESS AND TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) CONNECTOR MAY CAUSE AN UNRELIABLE SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR. *JS
FSB-373-012 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VOLVO TRUCKS: SOME ENGINES LEAK OIL THROUGH THE GROMMET. INFORMATION ON THE WIRING HARNESS, UNIT INJECTOR REPLACEMENT. *RM UPDATED 9/9/11. *PE
FSB-258-024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
VOLVO: INFORMATION ON FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT. *RM
SP-258-022 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
VOLVO: THERE IS A FILLER SCREEN THAT IS NEEDED ON THE FILLER TANK TO MEET STANDARDS. *RM UPDATED 6/7/11. *PE
SP-284-027 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO TRUCK: ENGINE ECM AND ACM SOFTWARE UPDATES. NEW SOFTWARE UPDATES WITH ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL MODULE (ACM). NEW UPDATES AND ENHANCEMENTS WILL ADDRESS TURBO VARNISHING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) HIGH MASS FLOW ISSUES. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED....
FSB-431-001 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
VOLVO TRUCK: I SHIFT TRANSMISSION WITH MIXED COMPONENTS. INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS IN AN I SHIFT TRANSMISSION (VERSION-C) MAY RESULT IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) MID 130 PID 160 FMI1 OR FMI2. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-431-023 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VOLVO TRUCKS: THE TRANSMISSION HAS AN INPUT SHAFT THAT WAS THREADED WRONG WHICH COULD CAUSE LEAKAGE IN THE AREA. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2004 VOLVO VHD — 4 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VHD — 4 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VHD — 3 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VHD — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2010 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VHD — 1 complaint
- 2014 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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