1996 VOLVO VN
1 recalls, 7 complaints - 106 TSBs
97V033000 Mar 3, 1997
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence
IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 14, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING DASH PROBLEMS, ONE PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 14, 2002
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH, ONE PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 14, 2002
VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING U-BOLT PROBLEM, RIGHT SIDE STEER TIRES VIBRATE AND THE ALIGNMENT IS BAD. *YH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2002
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH, ONE PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG
SUSPENSION
May 8, 2002
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 15 SETS OF STEER TIRES, HAS HAD 10 ALIGNMENTS, ALSO, 7 SETS OF BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 8, 2002
VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG
Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 VOLVO VN
106 manufacturer communications from 75 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 6 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 |
KC-2260
Apr 12, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
KC-405
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation -
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2119
Jun 21, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2028
Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Jun 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-2171
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-2165
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2116
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2107
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-726
May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726
May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-2107
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-2149
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
KC-674
May 18, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-674
May 18, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-647
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-357
Jan 17, 2022
095100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:FLYWHEEL,BEARINGS
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-2032
May 18, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In
KC-2032
May 18, 2021
200000 WHEELS
Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In
K21533201
Nov 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - Discharge Recirculation Valve (DRV) - FSB 258-029 , Engine Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Valve Deletion Kit , Installation
K19344221
Nov 14, 2019
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Volvo Chassis - Fusion 2 Adaptive Cruise Function Document
K24912512
Nov 14, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - Volvo Hill Start Assist System Information
K24113935
Nov 6, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
K17408563
Nov 1, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Volvo Chassis - Rain Sensor Bracket Removal And Installation Procedure when Using An Aftermarket Windshield
FSB216-002
Feb 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
FSB 293-022
Mar 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
In the event that an EGR temperature sensor replacement is required on a VOLVO D13H engine, a new routing configuration is required.
SP 398-001
Mar 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some trucks with the Telematics Gateway (TGW) system, the TGW control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
FSB 213-002, Exh
Jan 27, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
FSB 213-002, Exh
Jan 27, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
FSB 213-002, Exh
Jan 27, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
FSB 593-012
Jan 29, 2016
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
FSB 222-004
Jan 13, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Filter Housing
FSB 216-001
Dec 10, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
FSB 252-031
Sep 25, 2015
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Turbocharger Outlet Pipe
FSB 222-004
Jun 10, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Oil Filter Housing
FSB 222-004
Jun 10, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Oil Filter Housing
FSB 210-045
Jun 5, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Regeneration in PTO Mode
FSB 284-057
May 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
High Soot Output
FSB 215-003
May 26, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Timing Plate Flange Screw
FSB 593-012
May 21, 2015
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
FSB 215-002
May 13, 2015
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Timing Plate Leak Repair
FSB 258-036
Mar 20, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DEF Sensor Assembly Routing
FSB 258-035
Mar 10, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Vent Filter
FSB 258-035
Mar 10, 2015
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Vent Filter
FSB 431-010
Jan 30, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Range Synchronizer, Repair
FSB 293-027
Jan 29, 2015
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EGR Mass Flow Rate Low, diagnostic trouble code
FSB 216-001
Jan 13, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion, Transmission Removed
FSB 593-012
Jan 12, 2015
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
SP 386-004
Oct 23, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Fuel Management Module, Replacement, incorrect calibration
FSB 371-049
Oct 10, 2014
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Battery Cable, Routing
FSB 432-014
Oct 3, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Transmission ECU Compatibility
SP 293-027
Jun 23, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Coolant Hose, EGR Cooler, Replacement
FSB 593-012
Jun 2, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
FSB 234-018
Jun 2, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Single Fuel Tank Ventilation Filter Kit
FSB 234-019
Jun 2, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dual Fuel Tanks Ventilation Filter Kit
FSB 234-019
Jun 2, 2014
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Dual Fuel Tanks Ventilation Filter Kit
FSB 801-003
May 19, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Service Door Rust Prevention
FSB 432-013
May 12, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AMT High Range Cone Replacement
FSB 375-010
Mar 20, 2014
220000 SEATS
Seat Harness Routing (Non-Swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
FSB 375-011
Mar 20, 2014
220000 SEATS
Seat Harness Routing (Swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
SP 284-049
Jan 27, 2014
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Update
FSB-221-011
Nov 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
VOLVO: LOW OIL PRESSURE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DURING LONG HARD PULL CONDITIONS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PID 100 FM1, SPN 100 FMI 1 OR P252400, CAN LOG ON, WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE SHUT DOWN LAMP. MODEL VN, VT. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-51-001
Nov 1, 2013
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
VOLVO: THE AIR DISC BRAKE, ON SOME TRUCKS, MAY EXPERIENCE THERMAL OVERLOAD DUE TO AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION THAT MAINTAINS CLEARANCE RUNNING BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED.
FSB-51-001
Nov 1, 2013
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
VOLVO: THE AIR DISC BRAKE, ON SOME TRUCKS, MAY EXPERIENCE THERMAL OVERLOAD DUE TO AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION THAT MAINTAINS CLEARANCE RUNNING BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED.
FSB-51-001
Nov 1, 2013
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
VOLVO: THE AIR DISC BRAKE, ON SOME TRUCKS, MAY EXPERIENCE THERMAL OVERLOAD DUE TO AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION THAT MAINTAINS CLEARANCE RUNNING BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED.
FSB-512-002
Nov 1, 2013
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
VOLVO: ON SOME TRUCKS, AIR DISC BRAKE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THERMAL OVERLOAD. THERMAL OVERLOAD REDUCES RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN PAD AND ROTOR BELOW DESIRED LEVEL WHICH IS AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION. MODEL
FSB-512-002
Nov 1, 2013
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
VOLVO: ON SOME TRUCKS, AIR DISC BRAKE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THERMAL OVERLOAD. THERMAL OVERLOAD REDUCES RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN PAD AND ROTOR BELOW DESIRED LEVEL WHICH IS AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION. MODEL
FSB-512-002
Nov 1, 2013
045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
VOLVO: ON SOME TRUCKS, AIR DISC BRAKE MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THERMAL OVERLOAD. THERMAL OVERLOAD REDUCES RUNNING CLEARANCE BETWEEN PAD AND ROTOR BELOW DESIRED LEVEL WHICH IS AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION. MODEL
FSB 284-047
Oct 31, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oil Level Sensor Harness Wire Splice
SP 431-021
Apr 26, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Transmission ECU Programming
SP2 284-036
Apr 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Software Update, revise document
FSB 293-016
Nov 27, 2012
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Oil Supply Line, updated part
FSB 284-038
Oct 17, 2012
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Engine Coolant Thermostat Software Update
FSB 811-005
Oct 11, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Floor Cracks Repair (Front Panel)
FSB 811-006
Oct 11, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
Floor Cracks Repair (Rear Panel)
SP-514-005
Jun 1, 2012
043000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
VOLVO TRUCKS: ON THE STEERING AXLE OF THE VOLVO TRUCKS, THE ZERK FITTING ON THE MERITOR SLACK ADJUSTER COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE BOLT HEAD OF THE STEERING ARM CAUSING THE FITTING TO BREAK. *JS UPDATED 8/17/12. *PE
FSB-255-023
Apr 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO TRUCKS: CONNECTOR PIN, REPLACEMENT. SEVERE FRETTING DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR) HARNESS AND TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) CONNECTOR MAY CAUSE AN UNRELIABLE SIGNAL TO THE ENGIN
FSB-212-002
Apr 1, 2012
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO TRUCKS: OIL SEEPAGE AT FLYWHEEL HOUSING. THIS PROBLEM HAS ALREADY BEEN SOLVED IN PRODUCTION, BUT THE PRODUCTION SOLUTION IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH PREVIOUS GENERATION FLYWHEEL HOUSINGS. *JS
FSB-357-002
Apr 1, 2012
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
VOLVO: LIGHT CONTROL MODULE (LCM), REPROGRAMMING. ON SOME VOLVO UNITS EQUIPPED WITH CLEAR LED CLEARANCE LIGHTS IN THE SUN VISOR, THE MAY EXHIBIT AN ACTIVE FAULT CODE MID 216 PSID 49 FMI 5. THIS FAULT INDICATES A TRAILER MARKER OPEN ISSUE WH
SP-891-004
Feb 1, 2012
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
VOLVO: TRUCKS BUILT PRIOR TO 18/8/2011 WERE SHIPPED WITHOUT FOUR (4) SPRING NUTS PRE-INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. *JS
SB-824-002
Nov 1, 2009
160000 STRUCTURE
VOLVO TRUCK: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAB WATER INTRUSION, A CAB COWL SEAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY ENGINEERING. THE SEAL PART NUMBER 8083305 IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE COWL PANEL TO DIVERT WATER FLOW ONTO THE COWL PANEL RATHE
SB-824-002
Nov 1, 2009
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VOLVO TRUCK: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAB WATER INTRUSION, A CAB COWL SEAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY ENGINEERING. THE SEAL PART NUMBER 8083305 IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE COWL PANEL TO DIVERT WATER FLOW ONTO THE COWL PANEL RATHE
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO VN
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ11001
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Jan 20, 2012
Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time p... Read more
EA09003
Opened: Jan 15, 2009 , Closed: Jul 6, 2010
Drag Link Failure
EA09-003 is closed with the submission of Volvo's recall 10V-282 recalling approximately 111,034 Model Year (MY) 1998 through 2005 VN and VNL class 8 trucks.Volvo announced recall 10V-282 in response to NHTSA's recall request letter dated June 3, 2010 (available at NHTSA's web site www.safercar.gov)... Read more
PE08053
Opened: Sep 12, 2008 , Closed: Jan 15, 2009
DRAG LINK FAILURE
ODI HAS DECIDED TO UPGRADE THIS PE AND CONDUCT FIELD WORK AND TESTING.SUMMARY NUMBERS IN THIS RESUME ARE REPRESENATIVE OF ONLY THE 2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT FOR DETAILS.
PE05058
Opened: Nov 3, 2005 , Closed: Feb 24, 2006
HOOD STRUT FAILURE
VOLVO REPORTED FOUR FIELD REPORTS AND 62 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO HOOD STRUT FAILURE ON THE SUBJECT TRUCK/TRACTORS. THE HOOD STRUTS ARE A SINGLE ACTING OIL SHOCK THAT CONTROLS THE RATE OF THE OPENING OF THE HOOD. THERE ARE TWO STRUTS ATTACHED TO THE HOOD ASSEMBLY, ONE ON EACH SIDE. ODI'S CONCERN W... Read more
PE04014
Opened: Feb 5, 2004 , Closed: Jun 24, 2004
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE TH... Read more
DP01006
Opened: May 10, 2001 , Closed: Jan 23, 2002
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL
There is no summary currently available
EA01011
Opened: Apr 18, 2001 , Closed: Jul 30, 2002
U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE
VOLVO VN - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO VN across all model years (1996, 2027).
106
Total Recalls
150
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLVO VN - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 49 | View |
| 1998 | 6 | 44 | View |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 7 |