Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 29, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1307)
Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured August 12, 2013, through November 14, 2013; and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 13V618000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,486
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1307.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.93
August 13, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1304)
Wiper Motor May Fail
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.
NHTSA ID: 13V349000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17,824
Consequence Summary:
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.52
August 9, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1305)
Driveshaft may fail due to being Underrated
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The driveshaft is too weak for this application and may fail.
NHTSA ID: 13V366000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 381
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1305.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.16
June 26, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1303)
Redundant Clutch Disengagement Signal
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.
NHTSA ID: 13V268000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 23,056
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 22, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1302)
Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber. The brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
NHTSA ID: 13V152000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 701
Consequence Summary:
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvos campaign recall number is RVXX1302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 21, 2013
(Campaign #: RVXX1301)
Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
NHTSA ID: 13V102000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,207
Consequence Summary:
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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