no report yet
Power train: clutch assembly
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.
2007 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2007 Volvo VNL, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2020. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Volvo VNL has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Service brakes, air1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering2 crash/fire/injury
2Visibility
1Parking brake
1Back over prevention
1Suspension
1Tires
66 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2007 Volvo VNL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING…
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Show 5 more recalls
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF…
no report yet
Steering
Risk. IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Power train: driveline
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND AY ADDITIONAL NEARBY OBJECTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other VNL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VNL median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Volvo VNL, and the recalls they led to.
- SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYNo recall
- Stop Lamp Switch SignalLed to recall 13V-268
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bondingNo recall
In owners' words
What VNL owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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