2010 Volvo VT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2010 Volvo VT so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2010 Volvo VT recalls (4)
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Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint; suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
Risk: Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1601. Note: This recall is an expansion of a previous recall 15V-651.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the tire description may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label.
Risk: The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. The safety recall began on february 25, 2011. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Problem: Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. The bottom track that attaches to the arms used to open and close the window may de-bond, which results in the glass coming loose at the bottom.
Risk: The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. The safety recall began on december 1, 2010. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting (AQ18005) — opened Oct 22, 2018, closed Aug 4, 2023.
- Stop Lamp Switch Signal (PE13002) — opened Feb 7, 2013, closed Jul 3, 2013, led to recall 13V268000.
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding (RQ11001) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Jan 20, 2012.
Other Volvo VT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 VT | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 VT | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 VT | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 VT | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 VT | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 VT | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VT | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo VT?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Volvo VT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Volvo VT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.