2006 Volvo VNL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Volvo VNL recalls

Most common 2006 Volvo VNL problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	3
Steering	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Air Bags	1
Wheels	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2016-10-07, Steering
WAS DRIVING NORTH ON INTERSTATE 95 AT 55 MPH, WENT TO TURN WHEEL ON CURVE, AND HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. WHEEL TURNED, BUT WHEELS STAYED STRAIGHT. WAS SURROUNDED BY AT LEAST 10 OTHER VEHICLES WHO WERE ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. I THEN RAN OFF SIDE OF ROAD INTO DITCH WITH TRAILER ATTACHED CARRYING 40,000 POUNDS WAS STUCK IN THE HIGHWAY.

2011-09-21, Steering
VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A LOCAL SHOP WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE DRAG LINK WAS ON RECALL AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE. DRAG LINK WAS IN A VERY BAD SHAPE AND I WAS ADVISED THAT I WAS NOT TO CONDUCT DRIVING IN THAT CONDITION. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED, NOW I NEED TO BE PAID FOR THE RECALL PART. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION. VIN: [XXX] YR: 2006 MODEL: VNL MAKE: VOLVO INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2010-12-28, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE CLEAR PLASTIC THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WOULD IMPAIR THE DISTANCE OF ILLUMINATION CAUSING HIM TO UTILIZE THE HIGH BEAMS INSTEAD IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SEE THE ROADWAY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE A KIT TO IMPROVE THE ILLUMINATION DISTANCE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 430,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000. UPDTATED 2/17/11 *CN THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE LIGHTS. UPDATED 02/28/11

2010-07-26, Wheels
2006 VOLVO VNL64T, UNIT 2 TIRE AND RIM CAME OFF AT MILE POST 57.8. UNIT 2 DIDN'T REALIZE HE LOST HIS TIRE AND RIM UNTIL HE WAS AT MILE POST 53. SUPPLEMENTED OH-2 WITH TURNPIKE DAMAGE. SEVERAL VEHICLES WERE DAMAGE. *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH POLICE REPORT NUMBERS;10-0237-89, 10-0238-89, AND 10-0240-898. *JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF UPDATED 10/13/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WHEELS DID NOT COME OFF THE POWER UNIT. THE TIRE AND RIMS CAME OFF THE TRAILER. UPDATED 10/19/10

2009-01-10, Exterior Lighting
I DRIVE A 2006 VNL VOLVO WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON DIM YOU CANNOT HARDLY SEE THE ROAD MOST OF THE TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS RAINING I HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY DRIVERS WITH THIS SAME TYPE OF TRUCK AND THEY ALL SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT THE POOR LIGHTING SYSTEM WHEN ON DIM I HAVE CHECKED EVERYTHING TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OR REASON FOR THIS INCLUDING HOW MANY VOLTS ARE GETTING TO THE LIGHTS AND EVEN REPLACING THE BULBS MANY TIMES WITH DIFFERENT BRANDS AND USING A HIGHER WATTAGE BULB WITH NO BETTER RESULTS MANY TIMES I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN A WRECK BECAUSE OF THIS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE VOLVO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM I HAVE DRIVEN THIS TRUCK SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THIS WAY. *TR

2006 Volvo VNL questions

Does the 2006 Volvo VNL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2006 Volvo VNL: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Service Brakes, Air; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volvo VNL?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Steering (3), Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Volvo VNL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.