2007 Volvo Vnl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:glass, Side/Rear (2) · Structure:body (2) · Steering (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2013-06-26 · campaign 13V268000 · 23,056 vehicles
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
Risk: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Service bulletins (87)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-02-16 · KC-202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - automated manual transmission ( amt ) flywheel pilot bearing wear on input shaft.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2023-12-01 · CBR-2320 202312 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: 11l engine - air conditioner (a/c) line damaged at bracket - model year 2007 to present.
Electrical System 2023-08-29 · CBR-2120 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: volvo vhd & vn models - vehicle wil not start, pto active message displayed in cluster, pto light on when pto switch is turned off
Suspension 2023-08-14 · V728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: barksdale leveling valve, leak test
Power Train 2023-07-24 · CBR-2112 202307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
Power Train 2022-10-07 · KC-183 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volvo chassis - ( amt, i-shift ) - transmission grinding when downshifting ; range synchronizer (synchro) timing procedure - us07 and newer
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-06-16 · Structure:body“the hood bracket cuts through the hood on the passenger side of the truck. this causes the hood to only be secured with one bracket when opening the hood for daily inspections. the hood is only partially secured when operating on roads and highways. *tr…”
2017-01-30 · Structure:body“i'd like to request from this department to open an investigation on a rusty frame problem on 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 commercial volvo vnl trucks. these trucks have high tendency to have frame rust and even perforation putting motorists at risk in the usa highways.…”
2013-02-26 · Exterior Lighting“i have ~15 years experience driving most make/models of class 8 trucks in alaska and lower 48 states. i have never operated any truck with low beam headlights so bad that i had to risk blinding on-coming traffic with my high beams in order to operate at all after sunset - until this one. the projector style lens sheds little more light on the pave…”
2011-11-10 · Steering · 507,648 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl truck. the contact was driving 20 mph when he lost control of steering and crashed into a pole. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the drag link. the drag link separated from the fire wall. the drag link and the tie rod was replaced. a police report…”
2010-06-18 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 120,000 mi“tl-the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl64t truck. while inspecting the vehicle he notice the headlights covers was deteriorating and the plastic was flogged. the covers deteriorating reduces visibility for the drivers. the vehicle has not been repaired. he has contact the dealer and was told there were no recall. the cost per the dealer would be over …”
2010-06-18 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 122,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl64t truck. the contact stated the headlight covers were deteriorating and reducing visibility for the driver. in addition, the failure would cause the headlights to become extremely foggy and hazy. there were no recalls for the vehicle and the dealer advised any repairs would be at the contacts expense. the vehi…”
2010-03-11 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 418,101 mi“the sleeper window on our 2007 volvo vnl truck fell out onto a brand new police car in olahoma city, oklahoma, just west of the city. driver states that the window is attached by glue only, no screws or rivits. upon furhter investigation by our fleet, drivers have been instructed not to open sleeper winows. this was to avoid any further porblems …”
2010-03-11 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear“bunk windown has fallen out on several occations. driver says "he did set up a case" with volvo and they would not do anything about it. not covered under any warranty driver says he fixed problem with a general motors valve cover washer and a sheet metal screw but is not able to open this window any longer.…”
2010-03-02 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock · 354,946 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo 780vnl semi heavy duty truck. the engines electrical system shut on and off when the vehicle was in traffic. the contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, none of the electrical components would function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. the mass air flow sensor and the wires that shorten the fram…”
2009-09-16 · Tires“2007 volvo vnl right front tire blew out causing damage to the right side fuel tank. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0764-90. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.