2012 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
11
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VOLVO VHD
The 2012 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2012 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 92,228 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 14V739000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 6,234 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.
Consequence: If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.
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 →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 13V102000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 5,207 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
Consequence: Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Remedy: Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
View full details →Recall 12V036000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 21,625 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. A PERMANENT REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 11V265000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| 2,765 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 11V294000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 341 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 13V152000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| 701 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvos campaign recall number is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VOLVO VHD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VOLVO VHD.
Safety Rating for the 2012 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VOLVO VHD
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-734 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) And Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Pin Testing Procedure - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
SP 430-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Transmission Control Module, Programming
FSB-511-007 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
VOLVO: TO RESOLVE CONDITION OF BRAKE SHOES, SHOWING SIGNS OF PROTRUSION OF BRAKE SHOE BEYOND BRAKE DRUM, BY INSTALLING NEW DUST SHIELDS, WIDE BRAKE DRUMS (178 MM) (7.0) AND BRAKE SHOES (152 MM) (6.0). MODEL 2011-2014 VAH, VHD, VN. *PE
FSB-511-006 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VOLVO: THE MERITOR OR BENDIX BRAKE SHOES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF BRAKE SHOE PROTRUSION BEYOND BRAKE DRUM AND CAN BE RESOLVED BY REPLACING BRAKE SHOES (152 MM (6.0 IN) AND WIDE BRAKE DRUMS (178 MM (7.0 IN.)) MODEL 2011-2014 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
FSB-293-022 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLVO TRUCK: ON SOME TRUCKS, DUE TO A POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, A NEW CONFIGURATION ROUTING REQUIRES THREE DOUBLE LOOP CABLE TIES TO SECURE EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR DIRECTLY TO COOLANT PIPE. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN, D13H. NO MODEL YEARS. *PE
SP-891-006 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
VOLVO TRUCK: SOME TRUCKS HAVE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH EXTERIOR SUN VISORS CRACKING. RECENT SUN VISORS SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH PREVIOUS SUN VISOR MODELS TO RESOLVE ISSUE OF CRACKING. MODELS 2011-12 VN, VHD. *PE
SP-491-030 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
VOLVO TRUCKS: THE O RINGS WERE INSTALLED ON TRANSMISSIONS INCORRECTLY AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID LOSS AND/OR DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION, PREMATURELY. *PE UPDATED 8/21/12. *PE
FSB-258-031 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
VOLVO TRUCK: ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR TRUCKS, THE MOUNTING BRACKET CONNECTION, FROM THE UREA TANK, MAY RUB OR NOT STAY SECURED TO MOUNTING BRACKET. MAY LEAD TO CORROSION OR ELECTRICAL FAULTS. *PE
FSB-801-001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VOLVO TRUCK: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CERTAIN TRUCKS REGARDING THE REPAIR OF DOOR RUST DUE TO CORROSION. *PE
SP-258-025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLVO TRUCK: REPLACE ALL COOLANT HOSE FOR AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF). MODELS VN, VHD AND VAH. *PE UPDATED 12/14/11. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2007 VOLVO VHD — 3 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VHD — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2013 VOLVO VHD — 1 complaint
- 2014 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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