Volvo Vn 1997
Model Vn made in 1997 by Volvo got 1 investigation there are 9 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, diesel. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and parking brake.
Model 1997
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V310000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/16/1997 to 11/10/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 91 | 12/19/2002 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/15/2002 | 11/19/2002 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When operating bobtail with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. owner notification began december 19, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V093000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/22/1997 to 08/28/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1577 | 04/26/2001 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/22/2001 | 03/23/2001 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars, does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When operating the truck bobtail with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign. the first owner notification letter was mailed april 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy or label 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). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V092000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/24/1997 to 04/17/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2329 | 05/30/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/04/1998 | 05/06/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the drl control module. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during late may 1998.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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V002002 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/04/1997 to 02/28/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 13516 | 03/28/2000 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/24/2000 | 02/28/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the suspect valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0002.owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V033000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/08/1996 to 01/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1035 | 03/27/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/03/1997 | 03/20/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 25, 1997. note: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 gm heavy truck corporation at 1-910-393-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V127000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 05/05/1997 to 07/23/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 278 | 09/25/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/18/1997 | 08/28/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. a wire that connects the engine control module (ecu) to the automatic braking control system (abs) controller is missing. the engine brake can lock up the rear axle wheels on a slick pavement, and the abs would not prevent the lock up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the abs brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:owner notification will begin by the end of september 1997. 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 truck at 1--910-393-2000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V297000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 09/09/1997 to 10/09/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 25 | 11/30/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/17/1998 | 11/24/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. the upper steering arm can fail without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began november 30, 1998. 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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V121000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/01/1997 to 06/06/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 3272 | 08/29/1997 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/04/1997 | 08/07/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the windshield wipers fail, the driver's visibility in wet weather will be reduced increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the suspect relays. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Notes:owner notification is expected to begin august 29, 1997.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 gm heavy truck corporation at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - RIM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V120001 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | V (Vehicle) | 3065 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/19/1998 | 06/03/1998 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause failure of these wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Accuride/akw will replace these wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 970915 | 09/15/1997 | 607313 | Subject regarding air cleaner housing. *tt | 09/20/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | |||||
| SP-514-005 | 04/01/2012 | 10044253 | Volvo trucks: on the steering axle of the volvo trucks, the zerk fitting on the meritor slack adjuster comes into contact with the bolt head of the steering arm causing the fitting to break. *js | 05/24/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||||
| RVXX9899 | 11/01/1998 | 615912 | Safety recall bulletin regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| RVXX9899 | 11/01/1998 | 615911 | Safety recall notice regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt | 02/02/2001 | |
| 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 - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| SP-891-004 | 02/01/2012 | 10043827 | Volvo: trucks built prior to 18/8/2011 were shipped without four (4) spring nuts pre-installed from the factory. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
| 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 | |
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| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA01011 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/18/2001 | 07/30/2002 | U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE | ||
| A | ||||||