Volvo VHD

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUBUS

    Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSUS

    If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESUS

    Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

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    TIRESUS

    Rapid tire air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINEUS

    THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY/WIPERUS

    Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS

    INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERINGUS

    If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    WHEELS:HUBUS

    A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERSUS

    SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTUS

    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.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS

    An air bag that does not deploy, increases the risk of an injury.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORUS

    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    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.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVERUS

    A detached hub cover can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVEUS

    CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS

    A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    A sudden loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS

    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.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    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.

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    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDSUS

    Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.