Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 24, 2008

(Campaign #: RVXX0708)

DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER INHIBIT SWITCH

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.

NHTSA ID: 08V028000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 798

Consequence Summary:

IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE CONTROL PARAMETERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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