Volvo Vnl 2001
Model Vnl made in 2001 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain, 8 investigations there are 8 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to other. . 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 steering.
Model 2001
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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V018003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 09/03/2001 to 11/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1814 | 02/27/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/11/2002 | 02/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began february 27, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V201000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/12/2001 to 04/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 598 | 06/27/2001 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/18/2001 | 07/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. the wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. owner notification began june 27, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V282000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 63788 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/24/2010 | 06/24/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 15, 2010. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx1003.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V204000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 01/02/2001 to 04/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1275 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/30/2003 | 06/06/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or volvo truck at 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V173000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 127764 | 09/30/2009 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/21/2009 | 05/21/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. a seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. the recall is expected to begin on or before september 15, 2009. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0902.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
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 |
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| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the cluster display/fuel mgt. panel is bad, fawr is 12,350, truck weight kingpin at center splitting the drives and empty trailer attached is 10,860 fuel at almost full capacity, dual 125 gallon tanks per drivers.*jb | |||