Volvo VNL

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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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, 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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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESELUS

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINTUS

    Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS

    If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLYUS

    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATORUS

    If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.

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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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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    Fracture of the axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If the disc brake caliper detaches from the backing plate it can affect the brakes to that particular wheel causing the vehicle to "pull" to the left or right, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    If the trailer separates from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Rapid tire air loss can increase 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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    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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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERINGUS

    A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STRUCTURE:BODYUS

    If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    STEERINGUS

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

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

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    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS

    Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

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

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    STEERINGUS

    The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPUS

    A loss of power steering assist increases 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 BRAKESUS

    If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases 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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    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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    ENGINEUS

    A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    An unexpected shift to neutral can increase the risk of a crash.

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    WHEELS:RIMUS

    Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS

    Broken fasteners may allow the air tank to detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and 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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    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:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    An improperly installed wheel end hub assembly can leak oil, causing the axle spindles to loosen or fracture and 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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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    Driving with an inoperative electronic stability control system 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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    FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLUS

    If the active braking feature becomes disabled, the vehicle may not automatically activate the brakes as intended when the enhanced cruise control system is in use, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    A fractured steering gear shaft can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRESUS

    Premature tire failure could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

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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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    TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYUS

    IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE 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: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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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS

    THIS PRESENTS A RISK OF INJURY WITH NONOPERATIONAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED.

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    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS

    THIS COULD ALLOW THE GLASS TO COME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY FALL OUT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARUS

    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.

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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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    STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTIONUS

    BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.