Volvo Vhd 2001
Model Vhd made in 2001 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain there are 10 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and service brakes, air.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V036000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/23/2001 to 11/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 215 | 03/15/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/05/2002 | 02/07/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. owner notification began march 15, 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V108000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 12/15/2000 to 02/03/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 396 | 04/07/2003 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/20/2003 | 03/21/2003 | 571 | 210 S4.2.2 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These trucks do not comply with the requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the seat belt d-ring mounting bracket. owner notification began on april 7, 2003. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0303.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V189006 | FORETRAVEL, INC. | from 10/16/2000 to 03/14/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 08/31/2001 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/21/2001 | 10/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. the valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these valves. owner notification began august 31, 2001. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V018003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 09/03/2001 to 11/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1814 | 02/27/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/11/2002 | 02/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began february 27, 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V226000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/23/2000 to 06/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 584 | 07/19/2001 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/06/2001 | 07/13/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. this condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. in addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. owner notification began july 19, 2001. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V092000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/26/2000 to 02/21/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 941 | 03/27/2001 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/20/2001 | 03/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. the design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. if an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V156000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 04/13/2000 to 05/06/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2313 | 06/25/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/13/2002 | 06/13/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. owner notification began june 25, 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V204000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 01/02/2001 to 04/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1275 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/30/2003 | 06/06/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or volvo truck at 800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V457000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/2000 to 06/11/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 56154 | 11/01/2004 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/17/2004 | 09/22/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no.rvxx0406.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 09V173000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 127764 | 09/30/2009 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/21/2009 | 05/21/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. a seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. the recall is expected to begin on or before september 15, 2009. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0902.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-373-012 | 01/01/2011 | 10040053 | Volvo trucks: some engines leak oil through the grommet. information on the wiring harness, unit injector replacement. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SB-373-012 | 01/01/2011 | 10040053 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-261-017 | 06/01/2009 | 10030389 | Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a | 09/28/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| FSB-212-002 | 04/01/2012 | 10044249 | 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 | 05/24/2012 | |
| FSB-255-023 | 04/01/2012 | 10044246 | 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 | 05/24/2012 | |
| SP-215-014 | 07/01/2009 | 10027064 | Volvo trucks: engine update campaign for certain d13f engines (vn-2, vhd-2) consists of inspecting the camshaft and replacing the intake rocker arms, exhaust rocker arms, injector rocker arms, injector hold downs, and the injector sealing w | 01/07/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-261-017 | 06/01/2009 | 10030389 | Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a | 09/28/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| FSB-873-014 | 02/01/2009 | 10028709 | Volvo truck: reports prompted the release of a replacement connector for the cab hvac motor resistor. replacement connector is supplied as kit part, which contains the connector body and the necessary terminals. model years unknown. | 05/18/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SB-261-017 | 06/01/2009 | 10030389 | Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a | 09/28/2009 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| FSB-357-002 | 04/01/2012 | 10044250 | 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 | 05/24/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-364-025 | 06/01/2009 | 10030388 | Volvo truck; clutch switch clip; it has been found that vn, vhd and vt vehicles use a spring clip to retain the clutch switch, may have an issue with the clutch switch moving or detaching from it's mount. *pe | 09/28/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| SB-824-002 | 11/01/2009 | 10032747 | 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 | 05/07/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| SB-824-002 | 11/01/2009 | 10032747 | 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 | 05/07/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| STEERING | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when the truck is steered to the left the driver loses control the dealer has repaired the vehicle three times and the problem has reoccured. nlm | |||