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2012 Volvo VNM

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2013275 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1304

9 August 2013

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2011–2012 · VHD 2011–2012 · VNL 2011–2012 · VNM 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper motor.

3,287 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2013221 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1303

25 June 2013

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2007–2014 · VHD 2007–2014 · VNL 2007–2014 · VNM 2007–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the secondary clutch disengagement switch may have been omitted during vehicle assembly or, in some instances, removed during servicing. As such, primary switch failure would cause the automated manual transmission’s clutch to remain engaged when the brakes are applied. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a micro-switch at the brake pedal and update the software to run a diagnostic on the switch during engine start-up.

7,911 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2013090 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1301

22 March 2013

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2012–2014 · VNL 2012–2014 · VNM 2012–2014

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the battery cables were fastened to the remote battery disconnect switch using incorrect hardware. In addition, the cables may be prone to chafing and vibration. Both issues could lead to electrical arcing, which could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will relocate the remote battery disconnect switch module.

461 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2012032 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1202 / RVXX1203

1 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2011–2012 · VNL 2011–2013 · VNM 2011–2013

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can occur. This could cause unintended brake application, which could overheat the affected brakes and cause a fire. Also, in certain low traction conditions, unexpected brake application can cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the cover assembly on the ATR valves.

3,111 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2011204 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1104

19 May 2011

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2012 · VNL 2012 · VNM 2012

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam weld when torque is applied. The fractured tube can twist or sever, which could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby components. Should the brake air lines become damaged, it could allow spring brake application, causing immediate brake lock-up. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash. Also, failure of the driveshaft would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Either condition could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driveshaft assembly.

452 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2011183 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1103

2 May 2011

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2011–2012 · VNL 2011–2012 · VNM 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, which could increase vehicle stopping distances. Should a steer axle slack adjuster fail, it could also cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking. Either problem could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the slack adjusters.

151 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Volvo VNM have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2012 Volvo VNM. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.