Volvo Vhd 2005

Model Vhd made in 2005 by Volvo got 4 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, suspension and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (wheels). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07V573000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10484502/25/2008MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/14/200712/14/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0707.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06V021000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 01/31/2006V (Vehicle)3310203/03/2006MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/26/200601/26/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0601.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SEAT BELTS
12V510000Volvo Trucks North Americafrom 08/04/2000 to 06/22/2012V (Vehicle)1496MFRVolvo Trucks North America10/18/201210/22/2012210
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryIn 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 SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesVolvo'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
09V173000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)12776409/30/2009MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/21/200905/21/2009
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryIf this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesVolvo 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
06V213000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 12/01/2001 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)87306/26/2006ODIVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/14/200606/14/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0603.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
38102009/01/200610020467Enable idle shutdown icon. instrument cluster needs to be reprogrammed for proper functioning of the idle shutdown icon. volvo. *kb10/26/2006
01708/01/200610020377Instrument cluster reprogramming. *tt09/25/2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SP-372-00801/01/200910027866Volvo trucks: mega fuse corrosion. emissions complaint engines built between 11/13/06 and 12/05/08 may have corrosion issues with the two mega fuses in the battery box area. *pe02/13/2009
SP-372-00711/01/200810027845Volvo trucks: mega fuse breaking. trucks with us 07 emissions compliant engines built between 6/30/06 and 1/15/08 may experience an issue with the battery compartment mounted 150 amp positive side mega fuse breaking. models vn, vhd, and vt.02/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SP-372-00711/01/200810027845Volvo trucks: mega fuse breaking. trucks with us 07 emissions compliant engines built between 6/30/06 and 1/15/08 may experience an issue with the battery compartment mounted 150 amp positive side mega fuse breaking. models vn, vhd, and vt.02/12/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-373-01201/01/201110040053Volvo trucks: some engines leak oil through the grommet. information on the wiring harness, unit injector replacement. *rm08/15/2011
SB-373-01201/01/201110040053Ready08/15/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SB-261-01706/01/200910030389Volvo 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-a09/28/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
FSB-255-02304/01/201210044246Volvo 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 engin05/24/2012
FSB-212-00204/01/201210044249Volvo 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. *js05/24/2012
SP-215-01407/01/200910027064Volvo 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 w01/07/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-261-01706/01/200910030389Volvo 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-a09/28/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SP-372-00801/01/200910027866Volvo trucks: mega fuse corrosion. emissions complaint engines built between 11/13/06 and 12/05/08 may have corrosion issues with the two mega fuses in the battery box area. *pe02/13/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
FSB-873-01402/01/200910028709Volvo 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-357-00101/01/201110040052Ready08/15/2011
FSB-357-00101/01/201110040052Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm08/15/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
FSB-357-00101/01/201110040052Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm08/15/2011
FSB-357-00101/01/201110040052Ready08/15/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SB-261-01706/01/200910030389Volvo 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-a09/28/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
FSB-234-00909/01/201010034910Volvo 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. *pe01/26/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
FSB-234-00909/01/201010034910Volvo 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. *pe01/26/2011
INTERIOR LIGHTING
FSB-357-00204/01/201210044250Volvo: 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 wh05/24/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FSB-431-00109/01/201010034908Volvo 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. *pe01/26/2011
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SB-364-02506/01/200910030388Volvo 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. *pe09/28/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FSB-431-00109/01/201010034908Volvo 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. *pe01/26/2011
(PWS)
SP-255-02205/01/201210044345Volvo 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 re06/13/2012
STRUCTURE
SB-824-00211/01/200910032747Volvo 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 rathe05/07/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
FSB-845-00109/01/201010034909Volvo 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. *pe01/26/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
SB-824-00211/01/200910032747Volvo 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 rathe05/07/2010
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
0021107/15/200710022699New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj09/21/2007

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
PE06013VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/16/200606/20/2006DISC WHEEL SPACERS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS06V213000
 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
PE06013VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/16/200606/20/2006DISC WHEEL SPACERS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELS06V213000
 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/04/20051
 The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably followed by a loud banging noise coming from the front. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the transmission bolt sheared off, causing the transmission to drop down from the vehicle. transmission needed to be replaced. *ak
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
09/25/20041700209/17/2004
 While driving at 40 mph consumer felt vibration, and then noticed wheels rolling passed the vehicle. the brakes were applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. it coasted to a complete stop on its own. vehicle was towed to the impound. the right rear duel wheel separated and came off. the second tandem wheel bolts broke, and the wheels started to separate. the third axle was whopping and bent, and the tires had bald spots where they were rubbing. dealership wanted to replace the tire and rim, but not the axle.*ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
08/27/2005108/26/2005
 Dt: 2005 volvo s60 t5. the consumer stated the windshield has a glare from the dashboard which interferes with driver's visibility. the glare has been on windshield since the consumer purchased the car. there has not been any accident yet. the consumer contacted the dealership, and the dealership told the consumer to buy something from a store and paint the dashboard. the service manager told the consumer to put a piece of material on the upper part of the dashboard which would help with the glare. the consumer said he did not purchase a new vehicle to paint the dashboard and/ or to put a piece of material on dashboard. the dealership, is big dee dealership in elmsford, ny.*ak
WHEELS
09/25/20041700209/17/2004
 While driving at 40 mph consumer felt vibration, and then noticed wheels rolling passed the vehicle. the brakes were applied, but failed to stop the vehicle. it coasted to a complete stop on its own. vehicle was towed to the impound. the right rear duel wheel separated and came off. the second tandem wheel bolts broke, and the wheels started to separate. the third axle was whopping and bent, and the tires had bald spots where they were rubbing. dealership wanted to replace the tire and rim, but not the axle.*ak

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NYELMSFORD10523BIG DEE AUTO SALES914-347-3377