Volvo Vnl 2003
Model Vnl made in 2003 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains, 9 investigations there are 8 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and interior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air. The car had some investigations: steering, visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2003
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V573000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 104845 | 02/25/2008 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/14/2007 | 12/14/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0707.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V260000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/03/2001 to 06/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 422 | 08/15/2003 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/22/2003 | 07/29/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0305.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V021000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/01/2002 to 01/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 33102 | 03/03/2006 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/26/2006 | 01/26/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the egr valves to the cooler may crack or break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair the egr cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. an interim owner letter was mailed on february 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until parts become available. owners are being notified starting march 3, 2006, that parts are now available. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0601.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V516000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/03/2002 to 11/05/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 6939 | 12/24/2003 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 12/10/2003 | 12/16/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy-duty trucks, when the bunk is raised into the stored position, an object left on the bunk may inadvertently turn on a bunk lamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a bunk lamp with a push button on/off switch. owner notification began on december 24, 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 truck at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0308.customers can 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V498000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/01/2002 to 10/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1376 | 02/20/2006 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/02/2005 | 11/02/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior notice. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. the recall began on february 20, 2006. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucksrecall no. rvxx0506.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 0 | 05/01/2003 | |
| Coutesy lights too soft to activate, also too hot to touch, started pillow on fire in sleeper bunk. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/04/2009 | 728000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo vnl610 truck. the contact was driving approximately between 65-70 mph on normal road conditions. there was a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. a loud explosion came from the rear of the vehicle. the rear sleeper area and underneath the hood engulfed into flames. the fire department was called to the scene. there were no personal injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent wrecker shop. the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the failure and current mileage was 728,000. the vin was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form. the vin # was not available. | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 0 | 05/01/2003 | |
| Coutesy lights too soft to activate, also too hot to touch, started pillow on fire in sleeper bunk. *ak | |||