1996 VOLVO VNM

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 70 TSBs

02V238000 Sep 9, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Consequence
IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD ... Read more
5,532 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 VOLVO VNM

70 manufacturer communications from 46 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
100000 POWER TRAIN6
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)4
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL3
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL3
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-2112 Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
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-2028 Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
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
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-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-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-2165 Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171 Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 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-2149 May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
KC-2107 May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-650 May 17, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-639 May 17, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639 May 17, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-640 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-640 May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-642 May 17, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-642 May 17, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-647 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647 May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-649 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-649 May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-650 May 17, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-660 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-660 May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-636 May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-636 May 16, 2022
119211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-784 Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784 Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
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-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
K41105570 Feb 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
K44250068 Feb 6, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Volvo Chassis - SNV 14-026 P111C Compressor Discharge Temperature Sensor
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
K15812145 Oct 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
K37146742 Jul 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
US07 / US10 D13 Turbocharger Gasket
K62132009 Jun 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - SNV16-007 Telematics Gateway ( TGW ) Goes Offline Due To VIN Mismatch When Test Engine ECU Is Installed
K62132009 Jun 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Volvo Chassis - SNV16-007 Telematics Gateway ( TGW ) Goes Offline Due To VIN Mismatch When Test Engine ECU Is Installed
K86900043 Jun 13, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System - Fault Codes SPN 412 FMI 0,2,5; Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P040A, P040B, P1121 - Temperature Sensor Inspection
K14701433 Feb 26, 2018
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P009E - 73 - Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance / Stuck Off - GHG17 ( US17 ) Chassis With Common Rail Fuel System, Updated to reflect GHG17 software release
K24483157 Feb 22, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P208E And P103B Logging With Possible Derate ( SCR Inducement ) - OBD15, US14+OBD16 Emissions And Newer Rewrote test procedure for better clarity.
K24400052 Feb 20, 2018
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, I-Shift ) - Error Code 126 Displayed In Premium Tech Tool (PTT ) While Performing The Calibration Procedure After The Shift Control Housing Has Been Removed And Installed,
K24400052 Feb 20, 2018
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, I-Shift ) - Error Code 126 Displayed In Premium Tech Tool (PTT ) While Performing The Calibration Procedure After The Shift Control Housing Has Been Removed And Installed,
K97651904 Feb 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail) Chassis, Changed repair instructions to reflect OBD16 so
K97651904 Feb 12, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail) Chassis, Changed repair instructions to reflect OBD16 so
K52326370 Feb 6, 2018
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair - US10 to US14 ( Non-Common Rail Fuel System ) Removed information for common rail chassis - now has its own solution.
K14701433 Jan 30, 2018
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P009E - 73 - Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance / Stuck Off - GHG17 ( US17 ) Chassis With Common Rail Fuel SystemChanged repair instructions to reflect new procedures
K14637412 Jan 18, 2018
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0194 - 00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor ( RPS ), Circuit Erratic, Intermittent - US17 ( GHG17 ) Emissions And Newer ( Common Rail Fuel System ); Common Model Years 2017 And 2018Changed repair instructions to r
K97651904 Jan 12, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - OBD15 And Newer ChassisUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K82320750 Jan 12, 2018
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT - F ) ( I-Shift) Clutch Valve Unit ( CVU ) Makes Intermittent Buzzing Noise With The Key On And Engine OffChanged repair information to reflect new software available.
K03179378 Jan 10, 2018
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Service Only Regen Requested With No Warning. Active Fault Codes P24A4 / P10FE - OBD15 And OBD16 Chassis; Does Not Apply To US17 (Common Rail Fuel System) ChassisUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K15164821 Jan 10, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2002, Diagnostic Information - OBD13 And NewerUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K27690302 Jan 10, 2018
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P226C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 And OBD16 Conventional ChassisUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K86412082 Jan 10, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 (Commonly Model Year 2016) And NewerUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K86412082 Jan 10, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Engine Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 (Commonly Model Year 2016) And NewerUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K84412328 Jan 9, 2018
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P249C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 And OBD16, Model Year ( MY ) 2016 and 2017 ChassisUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
K42708399 Jan 9, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0422 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Light ( MIL ) - OBD15 And OBD16 Chassis (Non-Common Rail)Updated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)

VOLVO VNM - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO VNM across all model years (1990, 2017).

137 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO VNM - Year by Year

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2015 6 0 View
2014 10 0 View
2013 9 0 View
2012 10 0 View
2011 6 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 2 3 View
2008 10 1 View
2007 8 6 View
2006 6 1 View
2005 6 1 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 7 0 View
2002 6 0 View
2001 9 1 View
2000 5 0 View
1999 4 0 View
1998 5 0 View
1997 5 0 View
1996 (current) 1 0
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
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