Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V028000 Reported January 24, 2008

Diesel particulate filter inhibit switch

Q: What is recall 08V028000?

NHTSA recall 08V028000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on January 24, 2008. It addresses: Diesel particulate filter inhibit switch. The recall affects approximately 798 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volvo Trucks North America · Engine And Engine Cooling · 798 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V028000

Manufacturer Campaign

RVXX0708

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

798

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 24, 2008

Defect Summary

On certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (dpf) 'inhibit' function being disabled. the 'inhibit' function is a means for the driver to stop a dpf regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation.

Safety Consequence

If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will change the control parameters. the recall began on february 15, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference recall ID 08V028000 or campaign RVXX0708.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V028000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V028000?

NHTSA recall 08V028000 was issued by Volvo Trucks North America on January 24, 2008. It addresses: Diesel particulate filter inhibit switch. The recall affects approximately 798 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Trucks North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V028000 or the manufacturer campaign number RVXX0708. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.