2012 VOLVO VNL
VIN 4V4NC9EH6CN532462
Operating carrier of this vehicle
Transport Services Inc Active
- USDOT
- 349019
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- North Royalton, OH
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
What this means
4V4NC9EH6CN532462 decodes to a 2012 VOLVO VNL. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result — investigate the specific causes. 5 NHTSA recalls matche the year/make/model — verify whether your VIN was serviced.
What this VIN is
2012 VOLVO VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4NC9EH6CN532462. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-01-20 and 2026-02-03. It was placed out of service 1 time. That is roughly 50% of its inspections producing an out-of-service order — above the national vehicle out-of-service average of about 20%. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Driver Fitness (1). These are FMCSA BASIC safety categories — the same buckets that drive a carrier’s CSA score.
Operator history
This vehicle was operated by TRANSPORT SERVICES INC (DOT 349019) during our inspection window. Open the carrier profile for that operator’s full safety record, authority status, and fleet size.
Recalls & owner complaints
5 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2012 VOLVO VNL platform. The most recent, 15V634000, concerns volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 volvo vnl trucks manufactured december 1, 2011, to september 1,… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may apply only to a specific build range — confirm at nhtsa.gov/recalls whether this exact VIN was included and remedied. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year — a leading indicator of recurring defects worth checking before purchase.
How to use this report
If you’re buying this truck: ask the seller for repair records tied to the 1 out-of-service event above, and confirm the items were corrected, not just cleared. If you’re investigating an incident: the operator history above links to the carrier’s full FMCSA profile, where you can review authority, insurance, and crash records. This page aggregates public FMCSA roadside data and NHTSA vPIC decode for this VIN; it is informational and not a substitute for a title search or a hands-on inspection.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | D13 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 12.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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5 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units (APU), part number BA600, manufactured by Idle Free Systems (IFS). The affected APUs have metal hou
Risk: If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may detach from the truck, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install a welded gusset upgrade kit to strengthen the APU C-channels. All units will receive stronger clamping brackets. The recall began on December 10, 20
Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.
Risk: If the brake handle does return to the off position, the trailer service brakes may drag causing the wheel end to overheat and potentially cause a wheel end fire or tire blowout. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trim panel slot and make it longer, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-258-6586. Volvo's number for this rec
Issue: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, 2011, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with the Eco-Roll option. The affected trucks may fail to re-engage the vehicle drivetrain after using the Eco
Risk: If the drivetrain does not re-engage, the vehicle's stopping distance may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will update the Eco-Roll software, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1406.
Issue: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the c
Risk: Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Fix: Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Issue: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN SEAM WELD FRACTURE WHEN TORQUE IS APPLIED. ONCE THE TUBE SEAM WELD IS FRACTURED, THE DRIVELINE MAY BECOME INOPERABLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR DEBRIS FROM THE DRIVELINE FALLING ONTO THE ROADWAY, BOTH OF WHICH CAN
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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