- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
- The risk
- Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Volvo VN Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2015 Volvo VN have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the upper ball joint.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical VN year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2015 Volvo VN recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2015 Volvo VN yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo VN: every year compared
All VN years2015 Volvo VN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo VN | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2015 Volvo S60 | 60 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo V60 | 21 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo V60 CC | 21 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo S80 | 7 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo VNL | 5 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Volvo S60CC | 1 | 1 | C | 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 2015 Volvo VN
Does the 2015 Volvo VN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Volvo VN: upper ball joint (October 2015). 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 2015 Volvo VN had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2015 Volvo VN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo VN 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 VN years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2007 (3), 2005 (2). See every Volvo VN year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Volvo VN 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