2010 VOLVO VT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 VOLVO VT
The 2010 VOLVO VT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 VOLVO VT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 VOLVO VT, potentially affecting up to 33,072 vehicles.
Recall 16V095000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 2,053 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to...
Consequence: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a 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 April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V095000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 2,053 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to...
Consequence: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a 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 April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is...
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 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 10V359000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 3,984 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
Consequence: THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 VOLVO VT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 VOLVO VT.
Safety Rating for the 2010 VOLVO VT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 VOLVO VT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 VOLVO VT
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 VOLVO VT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FSB 215-002 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Timing Plate Leak Repair
FSB-233-004 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
VOLVO TRUCK: TANDEM FUEL PUMP WHICH IS MOUNTED ON BACK OF POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS. VEHICLE MODELS INCLUDE VN, VHD, VT, AND VAH. *PE UPDATED 4/18/14. *PE
FSB-233-004 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO TRUCK: TANDEM FUEL PUMP WHICH IS MOUNTED ON BACK OF POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS. VEHICLE MODELS INCLUDE VN, VHD, VT, AND VAH. *PE UPDATED 4/18/14. *PE
FSB-812-002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
VOLVO: CAB ROOF LEAK REPAIR PROCEDURE. *RM
SP-252-025 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLVO: AN EXHAUST PIPE INSULATION BLANKET CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME. A NEW BLANKET HAS BEEN RELEASED TO PROTECT FROM ROAD SPLASH. *RM UPDATED 9/12/11. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 VOLVO VT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VT
- 2005 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VT — 1 complaint
- 2007 VOLVO VT — 1 complaint
- 2008 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VT (current)
- 2011 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VT — 1 complaint
- 2013 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
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