Volvo Vhd 2004

Model Vhd made in 2004 by Volvo got 4 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 25 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, structure and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, wheels. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts.

Vhd year 2004

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2004

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	FMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07V573000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA		V (Vehicle)	104845	02/25/2008	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	12/14/2007	12/14/2007
Defect Summary	On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Consequence Summary	If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes	Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0707.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06V021000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 11/01/2002 to 01/31/2006	V (Vehicle)	33102	03/03/2006	MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	01/26/2006	01/26/2006
Defect Summary	On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the egr valves to the cooler may crack or break.
Consequence Summary	If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect and repair the egr cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. an interim owner letter was mailed on february 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until parts become available. owners are being notified starting march 3, 2006, that parts are now available. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes	Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0601.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SEAT BELTS
12V510000	Volvo Trucks North America	from 08/04/2000 to 06/22/2012	V (Vehicle)	1496		MFR	Volvo Trucks North America	10/18/2012	10/22/2012	210
Defect Summary	Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 vhd and vn trucks, manufactured from august 4, 2000, through june 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. the seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence Summary	In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. this increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Summary	Volvo trucks of america will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, december 17, 2012. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Notes	Volvo's recall campaign number is rvxx1204.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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 .
WHEELS
06V213000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	from 12/01/2001 to 06/30/2005	V (Vehicle)	873	06/26/2006	ODI	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	06/14/2006	06/14/2006
Defect Summary	On certain trucks, the wheel spacer may become distorted from heat which potentially could lead to a loss of clamp that may result in loose wheel nuts.
Consequence Summary	If the wheel nuts loosen for any reason, damage to the wheel studs and wheel may occur, and may lead to a complete separation of the wheels from the truck which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the wheel spacers and the wheel equipment (wheels,studs, and hub) will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary free of charge. the recall began on june 26, 2006. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes	Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0603.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009	10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009
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-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
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
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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
FSB-357-001	01/01/2011	10040052	Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm	08/15/2011
FSB-357-001	01/01/2011	10040052	Ready	08/15/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
FSB-357-001	01/01/2011	10040052	Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm	08/15/2011
FSB-357-001	01/01/2011	10040052	Ready	08/15/2011
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009	10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
FSB-234-009	09/01/2010	10034910	Volvo truck: fuel tank mounting. fuel tank straps over time may lose torque and allow the fuel tank to rotate. models vn, vhd, vt. no model years listed. *pe	01/26/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
FSB-234-009	09/01/2010	10034910	Volvo truck: fuel tank mounting. fuel tank straps over time may lose torque and allow the fuel tank to rotate. models vn, vhd, vt. no model years listed. *pe	01/26/2011
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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FSB-431-001	09/01/2010	10034908	Volvo truck: i shift transmission with mixed components. installation of replacement parts in an i shift transmission (version-c) may result in diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) mid 130 pid 160 fmi1 or fmi2. no model years listed. *pe	01/26/2011
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
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FSB-431-001	09/01/2010	10034908	Volvo truck: i shift transmission with mixed components. installation of replacement parts in an i shift transmission (version-c) may result in diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) mid 130 pid 160 fmi1 or fmi2. no model years listed. *pe	01/26/2011
(PWS)
SP-255-022	05/01/2012	10044345	Volvo trucks: with missing signal from engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) with mechanical transmission, causes fretting of connector pins in engine vgt actuator connector. new mounting arrangement and re	06/13/2012
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 - BODY - DOOR
FSB-845-001	09/01/2010	10034909	Volvo truck: door seal, outer, replacement. the outer seal on the cab doors of volvo model trucks may prematurely separate from the cab shell. models vn-2, vhd-2 and vt. no model years listed. *pe	01/26/2011
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

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
PE06054	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	11/16/2006	02/07/2007	INOPERABLE TAIL LIGHTS
	Odi opened this investigation based on a technical service bulletin and ewr data. ewr warranty data is aggregate data and individual reports are not submitted.volvo reviewed their warranty data and determined that only 63 of the ewr warranty claims related to the subject vehicles displayed symptoms consistent with the tsb.volvo also noted in their ir response that the tail light configuration is used almost exclusively on tractors that are normally attached to semi trailers.therefore, the tractor lights are normally not the rear most lights on the vehicle.in a normal application, even if one tail light on the tractor was out, the tail light on the trailer would continue to illuminate and provide other drivers of the intentions of the semi trailer driver.pursuant to 49 cfr 396.11 & 13, a commercial vehicle operator is required to perform a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, which includes checking the functionality of the tail lights.given the above information, odi has not identified a safety-related defect trend at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
PE06054	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	11/16/2006	02/07/2007	INOPERABLE TAIL LIGHTS
	Odi opened this investigation based on a technical service bulletin and ewr data. ewr warranty data is aggregate data and individual reports are not submitted.volvo reviewed their warranty data and determined that only 63 of the ewr warranty claims related to the subject vehicles displayed symptoms consistent with the tsb.volvo also noted in their ir response that the tail light configuration is used almost exclusively on tractors that are normally attached to semi trailers.therefore, the tractor lights are normally not the rear most lights on the vehicle.in a normal application, even if one tail light on the tractor was out, the tail light on the trailer would continue to illuminate and provide other drivers of the intentions of the semi trailer driver.pursuant to 49 cfr 396.11 & 13, a commercial vehicle operator is required to perform a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, which includes checking the functionality of the tail lights.given the above information, odi has not identified a safety-related defect trend at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
PE06054	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	11/16/2006	02/07/2007	INOPERABLE TAIL LIGHTS
	Odi opened this investigation based on a technical service bulletin and ewr data. ewr warranty data is aggregate data and individual reports are not submitted.volvo reviewed their warranty data and determined that only 63 of the ewr warranty claims related to the subject vehicles displayed symptoms consistent with the tsb.volvo also noted in their ir response that the tail light configuration is used almost exclusively on tractors that are normally attached to semi trailers.therefore, the tractor lights are normally not the rear most lights on the vehicle.in a normal application, even if one tail light on the tractor was out, the tail light on the trailer would continue to illuminate and provide other drivers of the intentions of the semi trailer driver.pursuant to 49 cfr 396.11 & 13, a commercial vehicle operator is required to perform a pre-trip and post-trip inspection, which includes checking the functionality of the tail lights.given the above information, odi has not identified a safety-related defect trend at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
WHEELS
PE06013	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/16/2006	06/20/2006	DISC WHEEL SPACERS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS	06V213000
	On june 9, 2006, volvo truck north america filed defect report 06v-213that directs dealers to replace the disc wheel spacer originally installed in 872 () model year 2004-2006 vhd vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.the dealers will install a new disc wheel spacer manufactured by a different supplier.during the disc installation, dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace damaged wheel end components (hub, studs, and/or wheels). () the originally installed disc wheel spacer has been removed from an additional 274 vhd vehicles in response to vtna's service bulletin sp 771-003 issued in august 2005.
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
PE06013	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/16/2006	06/20/2006	DISC WHEEL SPACERS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS	06V213000
	On june 9, 2006, volvo truck north america filed defect report 06v-213that directs dealers to replace the disc wheel spacer originally installed in 872 () model year 2004-2006 vhd vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels.the dealers will install a new disc wheel spacer manufactured by a different supplier.during the disc installation, dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace damaged wheel end components (hub, studs, and/or wheels). () the originally installed disc wheel spacer has been removed from an additional 274 vhd vehicles in response to vtna's service bulletin sp 771-003 issued in august 2005.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/17/2004	3612	2	05/09/2004
	On may 9th, we purchased a new volvo v 40 station wagon from putnam volvo in burlingame, california. on may 17 2004 this brand new car stalled dead while moving forward in traffic, a week after it was purchased. we called the dealership and they blew us off and said they had never heard of such a problem and that it was probably bad gas. a few weeks later in july 2004 itt stalled dead again while making a turn at a busy intersection (mileage 3,612). we could have been killed! we took it immediately into the dealership and said it was unsafe to drive. two weeks went by and the putnam volvo dealership where we purchased it said they could not find a problem. the mechanic in service let it slip that they had seen 4 other volvos with this problem. we think this is a very serious, life threatening problem and wonder if someone has to die before this is made public and corrected. we have lost faith in the safety of this car which is the sole reason we purchased a volvo. volvo finally demanded that we pick up the car even though they never could replicate the problem nor would they guarnatee that it was fixed. i have to commute on highway 5 and obviously this kind of problem would be deadly if it stalled dead on me in this situation. in the past we have bought hondas because of their mechanical reliability but the news media has lead us to believe that volvos were the safest car.*ak
STRUCTURE
12/08/2004		10	01/01/2004
	Winter weather, rain, snow on highway. *ak
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
12/08/2004		10	01/01/2004
	Winter weather, rain, snow on highway. *ak
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
09/13/2005	75100	3	04/07/2004
	1. a tri axle truck owned by dahn tibbett and manufactured by volvo model vhd-84f was involved in three separate failures of the wheel studs which are part of the rear wheel hub assembly. the referenced truck was used on paved roadway hauling of sand, loam and aggregate material. all hauling was done with legal loads that were weighed on registered scales. 2. the three failures are described in sequence. a. the subject vehicle was on the side of the paved road and the studs failed. the owner dahn tibbett replaced the wheel hub, two rims and wheel seal. the studs that failed were on the left rear hub. b. the subject vehicle was traveling on a highway with a load and the right rear tires became detached from the truck at a speed of 55 mph. the two tires were recovered and it was apparent that the lugs were still tightened and the lugs had sheared from the hub. c. the subject vehicle was traveling on a secondary paved road with a load at a speed of 30 mph and seven studs sheared from the hub. the left rear hub assembly was involved in this episode. part number of hub is volvo part # 20478408 right rear volvo part # 20478407 left rear 3. the following procedures were done to correct the lug failure. a. the old lugs was replace also 2 rims, oil seal b. the old lugs were replaced, replaced hub 2 rims 2 tires, shock and oil seal c. the old lugs were removed and replaced. the dealer is o'connell based in maine. volvo was not contacted about incident #1. volvo was contacted about incident #2 and a representative of volvo compensated dahn tibbett for the cost of parts only, admitting no structural failure occured.volve was informed of incident #3 and volvo has said that they have no liability in this incident. *jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
AZ	PHOENIX		SWIFT TRANSPORTATON
CA	BURLINGAME	94011	PUTNAM VOLVO	650.347.4800