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Volvo Vah warranty claim denied?

679 manufacturer communications on file 4 warranty extensions / campaigns 2003–2025 model years covered

If your Volvo Vah warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Volvo has filed 679 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for this model line, including four owner notification letters issued in September 2023 that extended warranty coverage for components like the Fuel Control Module, the Pre-SCR NOx Sensor, and the EGR Cooler. More recent service bulletins also describe documented issues such as oil leaks at the clutch/flywheel housing, SCR system performance concerns on certain 13L VGT engines, and rear main oil seal leaks on 2025 models. These filings show that Volvo has publicly acknowledged specific defects affecting this model, which can matter when a claim involving a related component is denied. Dealers sometimes decline claims that later qualify for coverage under one of these extensions or related service actions, particularly when the paperwork doesn't reference the manufacturer's own bulletins. A free assessment can help you understand whether your symptoms and vehicle details match any of these documented issues, and what documentation-based options may be available to you. There's no obligation, and reviewing your situation costs nothing upfront.

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What Volvo has documented for the Vah

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2023-09-28 · U111 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U111. The Fuel Control Module is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U112 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U112. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U113 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U113. The Pre-SCR NOx Sensor is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2023-09-28 · U114 202309 Warranty extension
Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U114. The EGR Cooler is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
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2024-11-15 · CBR-997 202411
Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft...
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2024-11-14 · M0308 202411
Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 (13L VGT) engine are not meeting California and...
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2024-11-12 · CBR-2409 202411
CBR- 13L Engine - Rear Main Oil Seal Leak - Model Year 2025
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2024-11-06 · CBR-2417 202411
11L Engine Block Compatibility and Backward Conversion Parts Requirements
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2024-11-05 · CBR-2416 202411
This CBR solution provides a step-by-step procedure to replace the hood tilt switch on Volvo Autohauler (VAH) and Volvo Heavy Duty (VHD) models, specifically for units equipped wit...
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2024-11-01 · CBR-2260 202410
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
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2024-10-25 · M0308 202410
CBR - SCR replacement
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2024-10-23 · CBR-2411 202410
CBR - One-Box SCR Weld Leaks
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2024-10-01 · CBR-2409 202410
CBR - 13L Engine - Rear Main Oil Seal Leak - Model Year 2025
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2024-10-01 · CBR-466 202410
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P009B13 Fuel Pressure Relief Control – Circuit Open; Possible Derate - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions
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2024-10-01 · M0295 202410
CBR - 13L engines may be equipped with an improper engine software calibration that does not match the engine certification label.
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2024-09-24 · CBR-2258 202409
CBR - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 - AMT-F
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2024-09-21 · CBR-570 202409
CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
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2024-09-20 · CBR-2376 202409
CBR - Drivers Information Display (DID) Inoperative/Goes Blank During Vehicle Operation
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2024-09-18 · CBR-2398 202409
CBR - Volvo Chassis - HVAC Fresh Air Door Binding
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2024-09-16 · CBR-731 202409
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10...
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2024-09-12 · CBR-2361 202409
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Debris In 13L Cooling Systems Filled With Extended Life (VCS2).
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2024-08-29 · CBR-923 202408
CBR: Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist( VADA ),With Or Without Lane Departure Warning(LDWS )-Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC )SPN 70 FMI 9, Bendix Code 64 With...
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2024-08-28 · CBR-343 202408
CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians...
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2024-08-28 · S0302 202408
Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN and VHD model trucks built with TGW3 have stopped communicating after production. Follow the instructions below to upd...
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2024-08-28 · S0425 202408
Service Campaign: Volvo Trucks has determined that certain VN and VHD model vehicles could have un-torqued wheel nuts on the left side of the vehicle. Left side wheel nuts on effec...
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Common questions

Why was my Volvo Vah warranty claim denied even though Volvo issued extended coverage notices?
Dealers process claims based on the paperwork and codes entered at the time of service, and that information doesn't always reference manufacturer owner notification letters like the extended coverage for the Fuel Control Module, Pre-SCR NOx Sensor, or EGR Cooler. A denial can happen even when a documented extension or bulletin applies to the symptoms you experienced, which is why reviewing the specific bulletin language against your repair order can be useful.
What do the Volvo Vah warranty extensions U111 through U114 actually cover?
These four owner notification letters, issued September 28, 2023, extended warranty coverage for specific components: U111 covers the Fuel Control Module, U112 and U113 both cover the Pre-SCR NOx Sensor, and U114 covers the EGR Cooler. Coverage terms, mileage, and time limits vary by letter, so it's worth confirming your vehicle's year and the repair performed against the specific extension before assuming it does or doesn't apply.
Can a denied Volvo warranty claim be reopened or reconsidered later?
Denied claims are sometimes reconsidered when additional documentation is presented, such as repair records, technician notes, or references to relevant manufacturer bulletins and extensions. Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case and aren't guaranteed, but gathering complete documentation and understanding which bulletins may relate to your repair are common first steps before requesting another review.
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