2012 Volvo Vhd recalls

11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

18V766000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaExterior Lighting recallThe snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow…Camera, lights & visibilityFree software update4,625unitsOct 201816V735000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaSuspension recallThe ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.Steering & suspensionFree replacement4,177unitsOct 201614V739000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaPower Train recallThe affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco-Roll feature.Engine & powertrainFree software update6,234unitsNov 201413V349000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaVisibility/wiper recallThe windshield wiper motor may fail.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement18KunitsAug 201313V268000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaPower Train recallThe affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch.Engine & powertrainRepair23KunitsJun 201313V152000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaParking Brake recallThese vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber.Brakes & stabilityFree replacement701unitsApr 201313V102000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaElectrical System recallThe remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen.ElectricalReplacement5,207unitsMar 201312V510000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaSeat Belts recallThe seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test.Seats & beltsFree replacement1,496unitsOct 201212V036000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaService Brakes, Air recallVolvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2…Brakes & stabilityFree repair22KunitsFeb 201211V294000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaPower Train recallVolvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to…Engine & powertrainFree replacement341unitsMay 201111V265000 · Volvo Trucks North AmericaService Brakes, Air recallVolvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd, vnl, and model year 2012 vnm trucks manufactured from october 15…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement2,765unitsMay 2011