- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Volvo VHD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo VHD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 2018 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical VHD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Volvo VHD recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 Volvo VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to June 21, 2016. The affected vehicles were built with front wheel hubs that cannot support the gross axle weight rating of the front axle.
- The risk
- Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to separate from the front axle. Because of this, the driver may lose control of the vehicle or parts may be dropped on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hub assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1607.
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Volvo VHD: every year compared
All VHD years2017 Volvo VHD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo VHD | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 17 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S90 T5 | 8 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S90 T6 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V60 | 6 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V60 CC | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo V90 CC | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Volvo S60CC | 1 | 3 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Volvo VHD
Does the 2017 Volvo VHD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Volvo VHD: exterior lighting (October 2018); labels (April 2017); hub (December 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Volvo VHD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Volvo VHD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo VHD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo VHD years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2004 (3), 2005 (3). See every Volvo VHD year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Volvo VHD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data