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ProblemsByVinRecalls / 2008-VOLVO-VT
11 active campaigns
2008 Volvo VT recalls
Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence
if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.
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Recall timeline
When were recalls issued for the 2008 Volvo VT? Recalls span 2007 to 2013. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.
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Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models
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.
Fix: 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.
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 vhd, model year 2006 through 2010 vn, and model year 2007 through 2009 vt trucks manufactured from november 7, 2005, through october 30, 2009, equipped with an air release fifth wheel
Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace as required. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 18, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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 misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, Volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened
There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element
If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. The recall began on september 10, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature
If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood
The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2007. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the
official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Volvo/VT.
Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are
required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the
campaign number to schedule the repair.