Vehicle recall 13V268000 · June 26, 2013
Volvo VAH, VHD and 3 more models
The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V268000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2013
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX1303
- Owner notification
- August 26, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,056
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo VAH (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Volvo VHD (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Volvo VNL (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Volvo VNM (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Volvo VT (2007-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
Has your Volvo been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.