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2006 Volvo Vn Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2006 Volvo Vn, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2006 Volvo Vn

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. Quick release valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 10V571000 Reported 6,187 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 vhd, model year 2006 through 2010 vn, and model year 2007 through 2009 vt trucks manufactured from november 7, 2005, through october 30, 2009, equipped with an air release fifth wheel. The inversion valve on the frame may be orientated where contaminants can enter the valve…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace as required. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 18, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at…

  3. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 05V457000 Reported 7 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. Some of the spindles were overheated during the heat treat process which could result in a fracture of the spindle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the spindle for suspect heat codes and replace the axle if necessary. The recall began on december 12, 2005. Owners may contact vovlo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  4. Wheels

    NHTSA 05V182000 Reported 773 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2005 owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Volvo Vn have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 570,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo tractor trailer. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 MPH, the contact smelled burning from the rear of the vehicle and noticed an unknown warning li”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2010 · Electrical system

“Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the tires wore unevenly. The vehicle was taken to several service dealers, where several alignments were perf”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 7, 2006 · Power train

Compare Volvo Vn model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Volvo Vn12
1997 Volvo Vn90
1998 Volvo Vn69
1999 Volvo Vn59
2000 Volvo Vn25
2001 Volvo Vn21
2002 Volvo Vn50
2003 Volvo Vn43
2004 Volvo Vn41
2005 Volvo Vn22
2006 Volvo Vn42
2007 Volvo Vn33
2008 Volvo Vn22
2009 Volvo Vn40
2010 Volvo Vn40
2011 Volvo Vn20
2012 Volvo Vn22
2013 Volvo Vn21
2014 Volvo Vn12
2015 Volvo Vn10
2016 Volvo Vn20
2018 Volvo Vn02
2019 Volvo Vn10
2020 Volvo Vn25
2021 Volvo Vn23
2022 Volvo Vn60
2023 Volvo Vn90
2024 Volvo Vn71
2025 Volvo Vn80
2026 Volvo Vn30
2027 Volvo Vn10

Checking a specific 2006 Volvo Vn

How do I know if my 2006 Volvo Vn 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2006 Volvo Vn; 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 05V182000).

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.