2013 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 VOLVO VHD
The 2013 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2013 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 43,439 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 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 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 2013 VOLVO VHD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VOLVO VHD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO VHD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR INTAKE VENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1.
Safety Rating for the 2013 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 VOLVO VHD
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB V-710-001 202504 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB - V-710-001 Engine Crossmember Loose Hardware.
K51303113 — POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Reverse / Back-Up Lights Inoperative, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), No Issues With Circuit, Additional Check - US10 And US13 Emissions, Commonly Model Years 2011 To 2014
FSB237-020 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
VOLVO VN, VHD, VAH, and VT trucks built from 2009 to 2017 and equipped with 11, 13, and 16 liter engines (EM-USA10, EM-USA14, and EM-USA17), will require a new torque specification for the Unit Injector Yoke Hold-Down Bolt. Effective immediately, the torque value in step 3 has changed to 25...
FSB-284-061 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VOLVO TRUCK: SOME TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE PREMIUM TECH TOOL (PTT) 38 ERROR CODE AND SHOULD CHECK ENGINE ECU SOFTWARE BEFORE ANY TROUBLESHOOTING, IF ECU SOFTWARE HAS LESS NUMBER REFERENCED, THEN ECU AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL MODULE (ACM) SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED. NEW LOGIC ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE ALLOWS REGENERATION TEMPERATURES REACH MAXIMUM LEVEL....
FSB-511-006 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
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-313-004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
VOLVO TRUCKS: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN IMPROVEMENT CHANGE WAS MADE, FOR PROTECTION OF STACKABLE BATTERY BOX, FROM ENVIRONMENT, OF PREMATURE CORROSION CONDITION OF TERMINALS, CABLES, AND CONNECTIONS WITHIN. MODEL 2010-2013 VHD. *PE
FSB-263-039 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VOLVO TRUCKS: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE HDMS FAN DRIVE WAS REDESIGNED, DUE TO HDMS COOL LOGIC ENGINE COOLING FAN DRIVE WAS LEAKING FLUID FROM REAR OF DRIVE, WITH IMPROVEMENTS OF SEALING AND OVERALL DURABILITY OF DRIVE, MODEL 2013 VAH, VHD, VN. *PE
FSB-271-002 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VOLVO: DUE TO A BUG IN THE SOFTWARE, IN SOME VEHICLES, THERE WERE MULTIPLE COUNTS OF INACTIVE FAULTS ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL (STANDARD OR KICKDOWN, ONE OR THE OTHER). MODEL 2013 VN, VHD, VAH. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2008 VOLVO VHD — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2014 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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