Volvo Vnl 2004
Model Vnl made in 2004 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains, 9 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, steering and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: steering, visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2004
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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V346000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/04/2003 to 06/23/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 958 | 09/12/2005 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/01/2005 | 08/02/2005 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. the tire size designation on the certification label is not shown. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The certification label is incorrect giving improper information. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the certification labels. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0504. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 364016 | 09/01/2006 | 10020465 | Temp a start system update. volvo trucks. *kb | 10/25/2006 | |
| 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 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/25/2009 | 688000 | 1 | |
| My volvo truck started having low power problem after a certified volvo dealer replaced copper cups on it. to fix that problem, i took the truck to another certified volvo dealer, who replaced egr valve,which was under warranty. according to them, it was supposed to resolve the problem, but it did not. it still had low power. i brought it back to them. after testing it for the second time, they said that copper cups were the problem and suggested me to take it back to the dealer who fixed them. i followed their advice and for the second time took it back to the first dealer. he found low boost power, which is also under warranty, but did not guarantee the correction of the problem. last month i spend more than $6,000 on fixing my truck, but the situation is getting worse instead of getting better. since i bought the truck in july of 2007, i've spent $16,000 on its repairs. all repairs were done by volvo dealers. i've got all the receipts. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 500000 | 1 | |
| Drag link came loose while our driver was pulling a load on interstate 81. he lost all steering and drove into a guardrail. the total costs for repairs to us was $17,022.93. the tractor had just been served and the drag link appeared fine at that time. we have noticed them failing in the past and changed them regularly. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 09/30/2008 | |||
| West bound on 288. did my pre trip. i was fully loaded. i was in the middle lane. all of the sudden my steering wheel got light. it did not have any control. the truck started drifting to the right. i tried to steer to the left. the truck did not respond. i started to apply the brakes. i was able to bring the truck to a stop without crashing. i came with in a few inches of the guard rail. the trailer was out in the road. traffic was coming over a hill and could not see it in time. i had to sit at the top of the hill and divert traffic. i looked under the truck and saw the drag link separated and dragging on the ground. the drag link was not serviceable. i thought it was supposed to be life time. the preventive maintenance was done by trimac in dear park, tx. i still have the broken drag link. this was a very scary event and i sold the truck. if someone had been in the right lane, there would have been a crash. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 2 | ||
| There were two recapped tires placed on the rear-extended lift axle of a dump truck. while driving 55 mph one tire blew out, and the other tire separated while carrying a load. upon speaking with the retailer they referred the consumer to the wholesaler. neither claimed responsibility, and referred her to j.p. burns who was a recapping specialist in new york. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 2000 | 1 | |
| Glass mirrors vibrated to the point were it was difficult to see. *ak | |||