2012 VOLVO VT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VOLVO VT
The 2012 VOLVO VT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 VOLVO VT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 VOLVO VT, potentially affecting up to 23,056 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VOLVO VT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VOLVO VT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OPERATATED A 2012 VOLVO TRACTOR FOR JORDAN CARRIERS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE SHAKING WOULD STOP WHEN VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 35 MPH OR BELOW. THIS FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATED FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 VOLVO VT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VOLVO VT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VOLVO VT
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 VOLVO VT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-202 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 VOLVO VT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VT
- 2007 VOLVO VT — 1 complaint
- 2008 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VT (current)
- 2013 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VT — 0 complaints
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