Volvo Vnl 2000
Model Vnl made in 2000 by Volvo got 16 consumer complains, 8 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air, tires and wheels. The car had some investigations: steering, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and suspension.
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V238000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1990 to 07/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5532 | 10/31/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/09/2002 | 09/16/2002 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. owner notification began october 31, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V110000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/20/1997 to 11/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 208 | 04/29/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/11/2002 | 04/15/2002 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, s5.1.6.3, antilock power for towed vehicles. electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V232003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/06/1997 to 08/07/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 18362 | 12/11/2000 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/22/2000 | 08/24/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the abs ecu. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category a owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V199000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/06/1998 to 03/01/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 433 | 10/06/2003 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/28/2003 | 06/03/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. an interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0304.customers can 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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| TSB-514-003 | 08/01/2009 | 10030847 | Volvo: brake cam tube reinforcement with super single wheels/tires and arvin meritor brakes. a rear brake s cam tube support bracket kit has been designed for specific vehicles equipped with arvin meritor s cams and single, wide drive tir | 12/09/2009 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| TSB-514-003 | 08/01/2009 | 10030847 | Volvo: brake cam tube reinforcement with super single wheels/tires and arvin meritor brakes. a rear brake s cam tube support bracket kit has been designed for specific vehicles equipped with arvin meritor s cams and single, wide drive tir | 12/09/2009 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| TSB-514-003 | 08/01/2009 | 10030847 | Volvo: brake cam tube reinforcement with super single wheels/tires and arvin meritor brakes. a rear brake s cam tube support bracket kit has been designed for specific vehicles equipped with arvin meritor s cams and single, wide drive tir | 12/09/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - DRAG - POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||
| EA09003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/15/2009 | DRAG LINK FAILURE | |||
| This investigation pertains to certain volvo trucks built with sealed trw drag links that allegedly fail without warning, resulting in a steering loss.these drag links were used in the vn model from1996 through my 2005.sealed links are not greaseable (no lubrication required) and they are standard on these trucks.greaseable links are offered as an option.per volvo, the sealed links require a quarterly inspection. that inspection requires checking for looseness in the steering wheel and checking for axial movement at the ball sockets by pushing and pulling the socket.any movement requires replacement.volvo believes that the drag-links are not defective, rather they believe that thequarterly inspections are not being performed.see attached report for more details. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||
| PE02095 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/11/2002 | 05/30/2003 | INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY | 03V199000 | |
| The companies involved in this matter are: skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and volvo (manufacturer of class viii tractor/trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvinmeritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified volvo of axles supplied with possible defective front hub assemblies.as a result of that notification, 433 trucks are being recalled by volvo for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report for additional details. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Model vnl660. consumer is experiencing problems with thie wiring harness under the dash. other electrical problems include intermittent operation of the sleeper lights, 12v tv plug. *tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Model vnl660. consumer states ac clutch is noisy. dealer found low voltage compressor. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 11/13/2000 | |
| Fuel tank is built right underneath driver's seat, and it is low to the ground. tank was speard while driving, causing all gas to leak. volvo has been contacted. *ak *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/22/2007 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving in the middle lane on the highway a truck carrying metal and a canvas sign blew off the trailer and hit his semi. *mc (ohio traffic crash reprt) *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 05/25/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2000 volvo conventional fire started in axle #2. *ts the brake caught on fire on axle #2 inside wheel of duals. *nm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/05/2010 | 406000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 volvo vnl. the contact received a letter from volvo that states the even though the vehicle has the same part, which is the drag link, as the vehicles under recall manufactured from 1/2000 to 8/2005, the vehicle would have to be repaired at the owners expense. the contact stated the drag link has been on this vehicle from 1/1995-82005. the contacts vehicle was manufacturer in september 1999. the contact had not had any issues with the part at the time of the complaint, but is concerned about a lose of steering in the future. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage and current mileages was 406000.rl | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/04/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2000 volvo conventionally left front tie rod broke off. *ts when the tie rod broke it caused the driver to lose control and veer off the right side of the road and strike a guardrail. *nm | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/20/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2000 volvo conventional steering arm broke off of the ball joint making vehicle undriveable. *kb the ball joint connecting the drag link to the steering arm was worn. the ball joint caused the accident. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated that the steer tires were wearing abnormally. (volvo truck vnl610) *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| Model vnl660. consumer is experiencing premature steer tire wear. 4 sets of steer tires have been replaced. three axle alignments. balanced tires. problem still exists, consumer states vehicle experiences wheel hop. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 09/02/1999 | |
| Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2000 volvo conventional tire went flat while driving. *ts the tread on the right inside tire separated from the tire. the tire debris struck the left side fuel tank breaking the fuel line. the truck spilled approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel into a ditch. *nm | |||