Volvo Vn 2004
Model Vn made in 2004 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain, 5 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, visibility. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and trailer hitches.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V405000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 02/02/2004 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4032 | 10/01/2004 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/12/2004 | 08/19/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the bolts that retain the universal joint to the yoke at the transmission may not be tightened correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in the drive shaft coming loose from the transmission, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and install removing new bolts, inspect for cross-threaded bolts, and replace the yoke if necessary. the recall began october 1, 2004. owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0404. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V315000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/01/2002 to 03/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1374 | 08/09/2004 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/02/2004 | 07/06/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, a malfunction in the solenoid valve may allow air to be released to fifth wheel latch when the park brake is engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the fifth wheel latch to release inadvertently when the park brake is engaged, creating the potential for loss of the trailer. a crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add an additional solenoid valve in series with the existing pneumatic circuit for the fifth wheel air release. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact volvo at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Recall no.rvxx0403.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SP-284-026 | 09/01/2010 | 10034911 | Volvo truck: engine ecu and acm software updates. new software updates with enhancements are available for the engine control module (ecm) and aftertreatment control module (acm). model vn. no model years listed. *pe | 01/26/2011 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| FSB-357-001 | 01/01/2011 | 10040052 | Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 645008 | 09/01/2004 | 645008 | 10009854 | Volvo vn vehicles built between 03/31/2004 and 04/16/2004 may have cracks in the power steering pump lower mounting flange. *tt | 11/01/2004 |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Volvo trucks: vehicles with partial chassis fairings may experience damage to the fairing | 08/15/2011 | |
| FSB-891-013 | 01/01/2011 | 10040054 | Ready | 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 - 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 - 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||
| RQ11001 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/23/2011 | 01/20/2012 | Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding | ||
| Odi opened recall query rq11-001 after a review of ewr field reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.additionally, volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.the frequency of related actions led odi to open this formal investigation.an information request (ir) letter was sent to volvo on 23 june 2011.volvo responded on 17 august 2011 and then provided updated warranty information on 9 january 2012.volvo provided production change data and warranty information which was correlated to vehicle build month and failure date.odi analyzed the data to determine if additional production time frames should have been included in previous recalls.odi also requested information from its network of fleet owners.the response from this network reaffirmed the accuracy of the updated warranty information.based on the information and data received, odi has concluded that all production periods have been appropriately addressed by volvo's previous recalls and no additional recall action is required at this time. | ||||||
| RQ11001 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/23/2011 | Volvo Sleep glass de-bonding | |||
| During odi's routine review of ewr field reports it discovered a fleet had the lower bunk windows replaced in all 125 my 2010 and 2011 vehicles.this action occurred shortly after recall 10v-359 was issued for upper bunk windows separating on 3,984 my 2010 and 2011 vehicles.volvo issued two additional recalls to address bunk window concerns.recall 10v-086 remedied 3,526 vehicles on 9 march 2010 and 03v-038 remedied 2,435 vehicles on 6 feb 2003.volvo issued tsb 844-03 (july 2009) and parts information bulletin 844-005 (july 2009) to address a new upper bunk window.odi contacted volvo after receiving these documents and a voq but did not open an investigation at that time.odi is concerned that there may be unidentified/unremedied vehicles in operation.therefore an rq has been opened to fully identify all vehicles that may have been effected during any of the several manufacturing periods when the inadequate bonding agent was utilized. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 5 | 50 | 10/10/2003 |
| Dt:history of electrical problems since purchase of semi-truck. when driving at any speeds or even shifting into gear the truck stops without warning. when this occurs the engine dies and loses all electrical power. several times, the engine stalled for a second and then quit. consumer had to replace blowen out 30 amp and 15 amp fuses. there is a load of 75-80,000 pounds, and vehicle stops in the middle of the highway in traffic. has been to dealer numerous times, said warranty expired aafter one year. dealer tried to fix some electrical wiring harness but of no avail. truck drained batteries, and is currently on a battery charger. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | MAUMEE | 43537 | ED SCHMIDT PONTIAC GMC VOLVO | 419-872-4488 |