3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Volvo VT.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2005 Volvo VT recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
NHTSA campaign 09V173000 · reported May 21, 2009 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · 127,764 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
The fix
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 the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers
NHTSA campaign 07V573000 · reported December 14, 2007 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · 104,845 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (I.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
The risk
If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Suspension
NHTSA campaign 05V311000 · reported July 7, 2005 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 10 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
The risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Volvo VT, the most recent reported on May 21, 2009 (Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VT?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Volvo VT.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.