1996 Volvo Vnm Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Volvo Vnm. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1996 Volvo Vnm
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Volvo Vnm. 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 Vnm model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnm model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Volvo Vnm | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Volvo Vnm | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Volvo Vnm | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Volvo Vnm | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Volvo Vnm | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Vnm | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Volvo Vnm | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Vnm | 8 | 4 |
| 2008 Volvo Vnm | 10 | 1 |
| 2009 Volvo Vnm | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 Volvo Vnm | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Volvo Vnm | 10 | 0 |
| 2013 Volvo Vnm | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 Volvo Vnm | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 Volvo Vnm | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo Vnm | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 Volvo Vnm | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Volvo Vnm
How do I know if my 1996 Volvo Vnm 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Volvo Vnm; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 02V238000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
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.