Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FSB-432-01209/01/201110043086Volvo truck: on some trucks, once performance mode been selected, the economy mode may not switch from performance mode until ignition key is cycled. trucks with i-shift transmissions. models vn, vhd, vah. *pe02/21/2012
FSB-432*01209/01/201110043085Volvo truck: some trucks, once performance mode has been selected, it may not be able to switch to economy mode from performance mode until ignition key has cycled. these are trucks with i-shift transmissions. model years not listed.02/21/2012
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Ready08/16/2011
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Volvo: there are new clutch bearing lubrication tubes. *rm08/16/2011
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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
FSB-437-00109/01/201110043087Volvo truck: the allison transmission would be easier to install after applying high temperature molybdenum disulfide grease on nose of torque converter pilot and prevent binding during thermal expansion cycle of normal operation. models02/21/2012
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Volvo: there are new clutch bearing lubrication tubes. *rm08/16/2011
SB-410-0101/01/201110040104Ready08/16/2011
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SP-432-02712/01/201010037709Volvo: there is new transmission software because of rough shifting complaints. *rm06/03/2011
SP-432-02712/01/201010037709Ready06/03/2011
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

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.