2009 VOLVO VNM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLVO VNM
The 2009 VOLVO VNM has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 VOLVO VNM, potentially affecting up to 24,982 vehicles.
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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLVO VNM
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLVO VNM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY OTHER ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK IS. THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE. IF THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER CANNOT DETECT IF THERE IS A PLUGGED DPF/DOC FILTER ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM THE DRIVER CANNOT MANUALLY ACTUATE A REGEN CYCLE. THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST STREAM STAYS PLUGGED AND CAN LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS EXHAUST BLOCKAGE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAN PRESENT A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. VOLVO TRUCKS NEEDS TO OFFER A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT ALLOWS DRIVERS TO FORCE A REGENERATION CYCLE REGARDLESS OF "ATS STATUS" SO IF THE DRIVER KNOWS THERE IS A FAULT. THEY CAN DO A MANUAL REGENERATION TO CLEAR THE DPF MUFFLER OF SOOT AND CONTINUE ON DRIVING.
MY VOLVO VNM TRACTOR TRUCK HAS AN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH BECAUSE THE TRUCK' COMPUTER DECIDED IT NEED TO STOP THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER GOES INTO "LIMP MODE". THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF FUEL AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SAFELY TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD. ANY SENSOR FAULT SHOULD NOT TELL THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER TO RANDOMLY TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND CUT FUEL. ESPECIALLY IF A PERSON IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION. I'VE OWNED OLDER SEMI TRUCKS AND IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I COULD STILL "LIMP" THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. EVEN WITH THE SOUND OF METAL. THE FACT OF THE MATER IS. A SEMI TRUCK REQUIRE AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AIR BRAKES AND EVEN WITH A TRUCK MOTOR CLATTERING, THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN STILL GENERATE ENOUGH AIR UNTIL THE DRIVE CAN SAFELY DRIVE THEMSELF FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR HELP. WITH THIS VOLVO TRUCK. ONE CANNOT DO SO. THIS IS A SAFETY LIABILITY AND VOLVO NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. SO DRIVERS CAN HAVE "LIMP MODE" REMOVED. THE TRUCK HAS ADEQUATE OIL PRESSURE AND IS IN CORRECT OPERATING RANGE AND PRESSURE.
2009 VOLVO SEMI, WAS WESTBOUND WHEN HIS TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACTOR AND WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0372-89)*JB
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLVO VNM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLVO VNM
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLVO VNM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
K44250068 — ENGINE
Volvo Chassis - SNV 14-026 P111C Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLVO VNM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNM
- 2004 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2006 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2007 VOLVO VNM — 6 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2009 VOLVO VNM (current)
- 2010 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
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