2008 Volvo VNM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2008 Volvo VNM has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

10Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Volvo VNM recalls

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Recall 13V268Jun 26, 201323,056 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 10V492Oct 12, 20101,926 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Recall 09V173May 21, 2009127,764 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Recall 07V573Dec 14, 2007104,845 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

Recall 07V529Nov 19, 20072,054 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 07V496Oct 23, 20076,519 vehicles affected

Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments

Recall 07V410Sep 10, 2007956 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Diesel

Recall 07V345Aug 7, 2007677 vehicles affected

Steering

Recall 07V323Jul 24, 20079,102 vehicles affected

Power Train:Axle Assembly

Recall 07V108Mar 16, 200784 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Volvo VNM problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1

What owners report

2008-03-11, Air Bags
THE FOLLOWING COMPLAINT IS REGARDING A 2008 VOLVO TRUCK (MODEL VNM 200, 2 AXLE DAYCAB). I WAS DRIVING THIS MODEL OF TRUCK PULLING TWO TRAILERS AT THE TIME OF MY CRASH. THIS VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT FRONT-END DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON INTERSTATE 15 NEAR EXIT 36 IN UTAH. I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN I COLLIDED WITH A BOULDER. THE IMPACT WITH THE BOULDER WAS NEAR THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF THE BUMPER, ALSO STRIKING THE RIGHT STEER TIRE AND HITTING VARIOUS OTHER PARTS OF THE RIG. AFTER COLLIDING WITH THE BOULDER I FOUGHT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT FOR ABOUT 2 TO 4 SECONDS. AFTER THIS, THE TRACTOR BEGAN TO VEER

2008 Volvo VNM questions

Does the 2008 Volvo VNM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo VNM: Power Train:Clutch Assembly; Equipment:Other:Labels; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volvo VNM?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Volvo VNM 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.

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