Volvo Vhd 2012

Model Vhd made in 2012 by Volvo got 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 38 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (power train). There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and service brakes, air.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
11V294000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)452MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/20/201105/23/2011
Defect SummaryVolvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2012 vhd, vnl, and vnm trucks equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured, the driveline may become inoperable, which may result in a disabled vehicle or debris from the driveline falling onto the roadway, both of which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 1, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo safety recall no. rvxx1104.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 .
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS
11V265000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/15/2010 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)15108/12/2011MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/03/201105/03/2011
Defect SummaryVolvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd, vnl, and model year 2012 vnm trucks manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete knitting of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Consequence SummarySlack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryVolvo trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 12, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx1103.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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
12V036000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 12/02/2010 to 01/18/2012V (Vehicle)2162504/27/2012MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/01/201202/03/2012
Defect SummaryVolvo is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vhd and model year 2011-2013 vnl and vnm vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 18, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. in extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.
Consequence SummaryInadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. inadvertent brake application can cause the wheels to lock-up leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryVolvo will notify owners, and provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. a permanent have been developed and notification to owner began on april 27, 2012. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo recall number rvxx1202.customers may 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
FSB-284-03912/01/201210051119Volvo: information regarding reprogramming of engine ecm with the new software. models vn, vhd, vah, d13h epa2010. no model years listed. *pe02/21/2013
SP-284-03111/01/201110042524Volvo truck: the latest software upgrades for the engine control module (ecm), aftertreatment control modules (acm), and instrument clusters with integrated air purge system. *pe12/14/2011
FSB-258-03011/01/201110042513Volvo truck: on certain trucks, an interference was discovered between the aftertreatment hydrocarbon dosing module and boss on the engine block. *pe12/13/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FSB-261-03211/01/201110042514Volvo truck: as part of an investigation, certain vehicles may require inspection of the expansion tank, due to a persistent coolant leak. *pe12/13/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
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
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SP-258-02510/01/201110041836Volvo truck: replace all coolant hose for aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (def). models vn, vhd and vah. *pe11/08/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
FSB-255-02104/01/201110038569Volvo: there is an oil leak on the side of the engine turbocharger. *rm06/21/2011
FSB-255-02104/01/201110038569Ready06/21/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
FSB-255-024-0305/01/201210044325Volvo: severe fretting damage of engine variable geometry turbocharger (vgt) actuator harness cause signal to be unreliable to engine vgt actuator connector pin and socket contacts which should be replaced. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11,06/12/2012
FSB-255-02104/01/201110038569Ready06/21/2011
FSB-255-02104/01/201110038569Volvo: there is an oil leak on the side of the engine turbocharger. *rm06/21/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
SP-258-02510/01/201110041836Volvo truck: replace all coolant hose for aftertreatment diesel exhaust fluid (def). models vn, vhd and vah. *pe11/08/2011
EQUIPMENT
SP-891-00608/01/201210045881Volvo truck: some trucks have potential issues with exterior sun visors cracking. recent sun visors should be replaced with previous sun visor models to resolve issue of cracking. models 2011-12 vn, vhd. *pe09/19/2012
SP-491-03005/01/201210044346Volvo trucks: the o rings were installed on transmissions incorrectly at time of assembly, causing transmission fluid loss and/or damage to transmission, prematurely. *pe06/13/2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
SP-891-00608/01/201210045881Volvo truck: some trucks have potential issues with exterior sun visors cracking. recent sun visors should be replaced with previous sun visor models to resolve issue of cracking. models 2011-12 vn, vhd. *pe09/19/2012
SP-491-03005/01/201210044346Volvo trucks: the o rings were installed on transmissions incorrectly at time of assembly, causing transmission fluid loss and/or damage to transmission, prematurely. *pe06/13/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
FSB-233-00410/01/201110041832Volvo truck: tandem fuel pump which is mounted on back of power steering pump leaks. vehicle models include vn, vhd, vt, and vah. *pe11/08/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
FSB-234-01501/01/201210043348Volvo truck: overtightening tank strap top bolts may cause round fuel and d shape tanks to fall or collapse. to address concerns and prevention, patch lock has been applied and may be visible where bolt enters t fitting. *pe03/16/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SP-258-02212/01/2010SP-258-022 M10037711Volvo: there is a filler screen that is needed on the filler tank to meet standards. *rm updated 6/7/11. *pe06/03/2011
SP-258-02212/01/201010037711Ready06/03/2011
SP-258-02212/01/201010037711Volvo: there is a filler screen that is needed on the filler tank to meet standards. *rm06/03/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
FSB-258-03101/01/201210043334Volvo truck: on certain model year trucks, the mounting bracket connection, from the urea tank, may rub or not stay secured to mounting bracket. may lead to corrosion or electrical faults. *pe03/14/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER
FSB-255-024-0305/01/201210044325Volvo: severe fretting damage of engine variable geometry turbocharger (vgt) actuator harness cause signal to be unreliable to engine vgt actuator connector pin and socket contacts which should be replaced. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11,06/12/2012
FSB-234-014-105/01/201210044323Volvo: to prevent erosion of engine fuel injector tips, fuel tank ventilation filter was added to vent lines and mounted on stanchion exhaust bracket on right side of truck. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11, d13, d16, us07, us10. model year06/12/2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING
SP-258-02212/01/2010SP-258-022 M10037711Volvo: there is a filler screen that is needed on the filler tank to meet standards. *rm updated 6/7/11. *pe06/03/2011
SP-258-02212/01/201010037711Ready06/03/2011
SP-258-02212/01/201010037711Volvo: there is a filler screen that is needed on the filler tank to meet standards. *rm06/03/2011
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
SP-491-03005/01/201210044346Volvo trucks: the o rings were installed on transmissions incorrectly at time of assembly, causing transmission fluid loss and/or damage to transmission, prematurely. *pe06/13/2012
(PWS)
FSB-284-03912/01/201210051119Volvo: information regarding reprogramming of engine ecm with the new software. models vn, vhd, vah, d13h epa2010. no model years listed. *pe02/21/2013
SP-255-02406/01/201210045179Volvo truck: relocating of engine vgt actuator connector and mounting arrangement was developed to eliminate fretting of connector pins in engine diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) and missing signal. *pe08/21/2012
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
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SP-645-01309/01/201110043097Volvo truck: check if truck has loss of low speed assist; if a pool valve was replaced; check pump flow and pressure testing and replace tandem pump assembly; if damage to valve spool bore in pump housing then change tandem pump assem02/21/2012
FSB-233-00410/01/201110041832Volvo truck: tandem fuel pump which is mounted on back of power steering pump leaks. vehicle models include vn, vhd, vt, and vah. *pe11/08/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
FSB-801-00101/01/201210043344Volvo truck: information pertaining to certain trucks regarding the repair of door rust due to corrosion. *pe03/16/2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
FSB-381-04002/01/201110040719Volvo: the led indicator may display an incorrect cruise control set point. *rm09/09/2011
FSB-381-04002/01/201110040719Ready09/09/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement
 The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.