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2002 Volvo Vhd Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2002 Volvo Vhd. Check your own VIN below.

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9 safety recalls for the 2002 Volvo Vhd

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts

    NHTSA 12V510000 Reported 1,496 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor…

    Remedy: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

  2. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 09V173000 Reported 127,764 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.

    Remedy: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in…

  3. Wheels

    NHTSA 06V213000 Reported 873 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain trucks, the wheel spacer may become distorted from heat which potentially could lead to a loss of clamp that may result in loose wheel nuts.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheel spacers and the wheel equipment (wheels,studs, and hub) will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact volvo…

  4. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 04V457000 Reported 56,154 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  5. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 04V077000 Reported 2,112 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

  6. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 03V204000 Reported 1,275 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

  7. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 03V108000 Reported 396 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." on the two-man passenger bench seat inboard (center) position, seat belt d-ring mounting bracket weldnut, the weld is not…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt d-ring mounting bracket. Owner notification began on april 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

  8. Multiple axle (suspension)

    NHTSA 02V317000 Reported 213 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owner notification began january 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

  9. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 02V156000 Reported 2,313 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 2002. Owners who…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Volvo Vhd. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Volvo Vhd model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vhd model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Volvo Vhd10
2000 Volvo Vhd70
2001 Volvo Vhd101
2002 Volvo Vhd90
2003 Volvo Vhd113
2004 Volvo Vhd73
2005 Volvo Vhd63
2006 Volvo Vhd60
2007 Volvo Vhd102
2008 Volvo Vhd102
2009 Volvo Vhd60
2010 Volvo Vhd50
2011 Volvo Vhd90
2012 Volvo Vhd110
2013 Volvo Vhd61
2014 Volvo Vhd60
2015 Volvo Vhd50
2016 Volvo Vhd40
2017 Volvo Vhd30
2018 Volvo Vhd20
2019 Volvo Vhd50
2020 Volvo Vhd50
2021 Volvo Vhd60
2022 Volvo Vhd50
2023 Volvo Vhd50
2024 Volvo Vhd80
2025 Volvo Vhd50
2026 Volvo Vhd20
2027 Volvo Vhd10

Checking a specific 2002 Volvo Vhd

How do I know if my 2002 Volvo Vhd has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2002 Volvo Vhd; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V156000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.