RecallRepo

2009 Volvo Vnl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Volvo Vnl has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,332 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 13V268000 2013-06-26 23,056 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

EQUIPMENT 10V492000 2010-10-12 1,926 affected
Defect

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 TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE INCORRECT ON THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

VISIBILITY 10V359000 2010-08-03 3,984 affected
Defect

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 09V030000 2009-01-27 366 affected
Defect

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.

Consequence

IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Complaints by component

TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On 5/29/2015 after leaving rest area and doing a walk around my rig, I was driving north on I-95 in my 2009 super class c rv, haulmark, model 3303ts, 44' long w/ suburban in tow, traveling 70 mph, kaboom, right front tire blew. Safely slowed vehicle down (foot off gas) and merged to safety lane.…”

TIRES · reported 2015-05-29

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

TIRES · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

STEERING · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2008-06-23

“I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of…”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2008-06-23

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ18005 Opened 2018-10-22 · closed 2023-08-04

Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting

On October 22, 2018, an Audit Query (AQ18-005) was opened to assess the completeness and timeliness of Volvo Group's early warning reporting, safety recalls, and communications submissions to the agency.NHTSA's investigation determined that Volvo Group failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with…

Investigation PE10028 Opened 2010-07-29 · closed 2010-12-23

Front Air Brake Hose Interference

ODI opened this investigation based on EWR data indicating that a front air brake hose could rub the tire and eventually develop an air leak.Volvo's IR response and ODI's investigative review revealed no sudden loss of air events. Rather abrasion of the hose was being noted. Additionally no crashes or injuries were…

Investigation PE13002 Opened 2013-02-07 · closed 2013-07-03

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles equipped with the subject automated manual transmission had allegedly experienced a condition where the clutch failed to automatically disengage the transmission…

Investigation PE13002 Opened 2013-02-07 · closed 2013-07-03

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles equipped with the subject automated manual transmission had allegedly experienced a condition where the clutch failed to automatically disengage the transmission…

Investigation PE13002 Opened 2013-02-07 · closed 2013-07-03

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles equipped with the subject automated manual transmission had allegedly experienced a condition where the clutch failed to automatically disengage the transmission…

Investigation RQ11001 Opened 2011-05-23 · closed 2012-01-20

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Volvo Vnl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.