2012 VOLVO VHD Safety Overview
The 2012 VOLVO VHD has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Exterior lighting
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Power train:automatic transmission
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for VOLVO VHD owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with ...
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V766000: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactu...
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V735000: If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015...
If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V739000: If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and V...
Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V349000: Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, ...
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.
NHTSA Recall 13V268000: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles...
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
NHTSA Recall 13V152000: Overheated brake components could result in a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April...
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
NHTSA Recall 13V102000: Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 20...
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
NHTSA Recall 12V510000: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES...
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO LOCK-UP LEADING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 12V036000: INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITO...
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V294000: THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS M...
SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
NHTSA Recall 11V265000: SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.