Volvo Vn 2012
Model Vn made in 2012 by Volvo got 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and (pws). The car had one investigation (power train). There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 2012
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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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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
FSB-284-039 | 12/01/2012 | 10051119 | Volvo: information regarding reprogramming of engine ecm with the new software. models vn, vhd, vah, d13h epa2010. no model years listed. *pe | 02/21/2013 | |
EQUIPMENT | |||||
FSB-891-016 | 11/01/2012 | 10048660 | Volvo truck: sun visors are cracking at two center mounts and will be replaced with new bracket that was developed, to prevent cracking. models vn. no model years listed. *pe | 01/03/2013 | |
(PWS) | |||||
FSB-284-039 | 12/01/2012 | 10051119 | Volvo: information regarding reprogramming of engine ecm with the new software. models vn, vhd, vah, d13h epa2010. no model years listed. *pe | 02/21/2013 | |
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM | |||||
SP-722-001 | 11/01/2012 | 10048899 | Volvo trucks: information provided on the installation of spacers between the longitudinal torque rods and the frame hanger brackets, and ensure spacers are aligned correctly as to not cause pinion angles. models 2010-2012 vn. | 01/07/2013 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
PE13002 | Volvo Trucks North America | 02/07/2013 | Volvo 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 | ||||||
PE13002 | Volvo Trucks North America | 02/07/2013 | Volvo 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. |