2006 Volvo Vnl problems, complaints & recalls

2016-10-07 · Steering · 893,000 mi

“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 mor…”

2010-12-28 · Exterior Lighting · 300,000 mi

“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 il…”

2010-07-26 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

“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…”

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 incl…”

2006-09-08 · Suspension:multiple Axle · 40,000 mi

“dt*: the contact stated the tractor trailer's steering system pulled to either side while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership in many different states who determined alignment problems. the dealership did not have the proper equipment for heavy truck alignment so it had been referred to other compani…”

2006-08-22 · Suspension

“russo trucking, corp. owns two volvo trucks with major steering and front axle problems, which volvo trucks of north america and the dealer nextran truck center at pompano beach, fl seems that can't fix, we have taken our trucks to try to fix the problem to several places, and nobody has been able to fix it, we are afraid that our volvo trucks can …”