Volvo Vn 2000
Model Vn made in 2000 by Volvo got 10 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: equipment, suspension. There were some recalls concerningsteering, visibility.
Model 2000
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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STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
02V037005 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/14/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 19915 | 07/25/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/15/2002 | 08/15/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. owner notification began july 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, 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). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
FSB-375-008 | 08/01/2012 | 10045759 | Volvo trucks: during operation of driver side swivel seat and i shift transmission, the harness rubbing or wires, are pulled out of connectors. this causes seat harness dropping or pulling away from clipping points. *pe | 09/17/2012 | |
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 | |
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 | |
SEATS | |||||
FSB-375-008 | 08/01/2012 | 10045759 | Volvo trucks: during operation of driver side swivel seat and i shift transmission, the harness rubbing or wires, are pulled out of connectors. this causes seat harness dropping or pulling away from clipping points. *pe | 09/17/2012 | |
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 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Volvo trucks: vehicles with partial chassis fairings may experience damage to the fairing | 08/15/2011 | |
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 | |||||
FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Volvo trucks: vehicles with partial chassis fairings may experience damage to the fairing | 08/15/2011 | |
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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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||
DP01006 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/10/2001 | 01/23/2002 | EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL | 01V093000 | |
Petitioner alleges the scope of recall 01v-093 is insufficient.furthermore, petipioner alleges that excessive front axle weight is a safety defect | ||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||
EA01011 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/18/2001 | 07/30/2002 | U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE | ||
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
2 | |||
Consumer is concerned with the dash controls going out twice, was told there is a short. *jg | |||
POWER TRAIN | |||
01/27/2000 | 0 | ||
It is hard to read the speed on the speedometer gauge, especially in arizona where it is required to wear sun glasses. numbers are too small, and the color is better to be seen at night than in the day time. consumer has to focus on the numbers to see them. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/01/1999 | |||
Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer was aware of the problem, but could not determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak | |||
STEERING | |||
01/10/2001 | 1 | ||
While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
02/05/2001 | 150000 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo vn. while driving at an unknown speed, the hood of the vehicle opened spontaneously. the frontal visibility is reduced and increases the risk of a crash. the dealer must continually replace the underhood latches and linkages. the failure typically recurs after two years. currently, all of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failures. the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 156,560. | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
01/10/2001 | 1 | ||
While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc |