2018 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
28
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 VOLVO VHD
The 2018 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 4,860 vehicles.
Recall 19V509000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 235 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
Consequence: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is...
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLVO VHD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLVO VHD.
Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLVO VHD
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 2016-18 202511 — SUSPENSION
CBR - Frame or Cab Lean
M0308 202503 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EM - Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 (13L VGT) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Volvo cannot confirm its compliance.
CBR - 2416 202502 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This CBR solution provides a step-by-step procedure for using longer Hood Tilt Switch mount screws and additional washers on Volvo Auto Hauler (VAH) and Volvo Heavy Duty (VHD) models.
M0308 202406 — ENGINE
Emissions - SCR Replacement 13LVGT
CBR-2297 202307 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12v Accessory Power Supply - Model Year (MY) 2017 To Present
KC-2293 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles With Back-Of-Cab SCR - Exhaust Stack Replacement Information, PM Sensor Failure Repair Information
KC-2011 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
" Volvo Chassis - SNV 20-005 - HD Disc Brake Rotor Upgrade"
KC-635 — POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Automated Manual Transmission Model F (AMT-F, I-Shift) - Possible Infrequent Hiccup/Stumble During Steady Engine/Vehicle Speed; Diagnostic Trouble Code P1074-92, P1074-94, P1074-96 Logging, Appears As Inactive
KC-966 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P009E-73 - Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance / Stuck Off - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 ( GHG17 ) Emissions (With Common Rail Fuel System), Commonly Model Years 2018 And 2019
KC-391 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Noise On The AM Radio Band; Thumping, Ticking, Fluttering Sound On AM Radio Band - Model Year 2018 And Newer
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 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
- 2018 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2019 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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