Vehicle recall 06V021000 · January 26, 2006

Volvo VHD, VNL and 1 more model

On certain trucks equipped with D12D engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may crack or break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain trucks equipped with D12D engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may crack or break.
Consequence: If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the EGR cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on February 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until parts become available. Owners are being notified starting March 3, 2006, that parts are now available. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes: Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX0601.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06V021000
Reported to NHTSA: January 26, 2006
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: RVXX0601
Owner notification: March 3, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 33,102
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Recall 06V021000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo VHD (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Volvo VNL (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Volvo VNM (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

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