2009 Volvo VNM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Volvo VNM recalls

Most common 2009 Volvo VNM problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	2
Trailer Hitches	1

What owners report

2019-11-27, Engine
MY OTHER ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK IS. THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE. IF THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER CANNOT DETECT IF THERE IS A PLUGGED DPF/DOC FILTER ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM THE DRIVER CANNOT MANUALLY ACTUATE A REGEN CYCLE. THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST STREAM STAYS PLUGGED AND CAN LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS EXHAUST BLOCKAGE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAN PRESENT A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. VOLVO TRUCKS NEEDS TO OFFER A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT ALLOWS DRIVERS TO FORCE A REGENERATION CYCLE REGARDLESS OF "ATS STATUS" SO IF THE DRIVER KNOWS THERE IS A FAULT. THEY CAN DO A MANUAL REGENERATION TO CLEAR THE DPF MUFFLER OF SOOT AND CONTINUE ON DRIVING.

2019-11-27, Engine
MY VOLVO VNM TRACTOR TRUCK HAS AN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH BECAUSE THE TRUCK' COMPUTER DECIDED IT NEED TO STOP THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER GOES INTO "LIMP MODE". THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF FUEL AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SAFELY TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD. ANY SENSOR FAULT SHOULD NOT TELL THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER TO RANDOMLY TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND CUT FUEL. ESPECIALLY IF A PERSON IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION. I'VE OWNED OLDER SEMI TRUCKS AND IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I COULD STILL "LIMP" THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. EVEN WITH THE SOUND OF METAL. THE FACT OF THE MATER IS. A SEMI TRUCK REQUIRE AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AIR

2010-10-25, Trailer Hitches
2009 VOLVO SEMI, WAS WESTBOUND WHEN HIS TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACTOR AND WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0372-89)*JB

2009 Volvo VNM questions

Does the 2009 Volvo VNM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Volvo VNM: Power Train:Clutch Assembly; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo VNM?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Trailer Hitches (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.