TSB: VOLVO VN (1998–2022)

Bulletin KC-434 — January 20, 2022

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDKC-434
ManufacturerVOLVO
ModelsVN
Model Years1998–2022
Date IssuedJanuary 20, 2022
Date Added to NHTSAFebruary 4, 2022
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Vehicles Affected100 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
VOLVO VN 2022 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2022 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2022 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2022 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2021 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2021 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2021 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2021 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2020 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2020 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2020 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2020 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2019 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2019 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2019 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2019 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2018 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2018 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2018 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2018 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2017 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2017 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2017 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2017 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2016 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2016 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2016 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2016 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2015 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2015 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2015 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2014 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2014 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2014 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2013 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2013 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2013 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2012 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2012 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2012 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2011 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2011 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2011 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2010 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2010 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2010 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2009 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2009 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2009 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2008 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2008 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2008 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2007 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2007 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2007 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2006 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2006 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2006 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2005 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2005 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2005 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2004 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2004 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2004 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2004 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2003 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2003 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2003 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2003 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2002 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2002 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2002 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2002 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2001 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2001 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 2001 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2001 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2000 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 2000 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 2000 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 2000 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 1999 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1999 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 1999 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 1999 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
VOLVO VN 1998 162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VOLVO VN 1998 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
VOLVO VN 1998 350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO VN 1998 162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

Related VOLVO Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
VNL (4) 2026 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNL (4) 2027 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNR (4) 2027 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNL (4) 2025 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...
VNR (4) 2026 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL ... Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR ...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized VOLVO dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (KC-434) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.