Volvo Vnl 2006
Model Vnl made in 2006 by Volvo got 11 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 7 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, exterior lighting and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2006
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 | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V030000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 366 | 06/30/2009 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/27/2009 | 01/27/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo trucks is recalling 366 my 2006-2009 vnl trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and volvo air suspension. the vibration frequency from the suspension with super single tires may result in a fatigue crack of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If left untreated, the crack can propagate and cause failure of the brake cam tube support bracket(s), which can result in loss of brakes at the corresponding wheel end increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a support bracket to the brake cam tube. the recall began on june 30, 2009. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0901.customers 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 373-005 | 12/01/2007 | 10025921 | Volvo: ems fuse contamination: certain volvo vnl-2 vehicle built with a cummins isx engine between 11/22/06 and 05/07/07 may have the potential for contamination of the ems fuses mounted on the cowl panel below the steering shaft boot. | 09/16/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 364018 | 09/01/2006 | 10020471 | Temp a start hood tilt switch update. volvo. *kb | 10/26/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 366002 | 10/01/2007 | 10023477 | Volvo trucks north america - sp 366-002, active pressure coolant system module failure / built with a d16d engine between 01/10/05 and 02/27/07. *nj | 12/13/2007 | |
| 020 | 07/01/2006 | 10020259 | Cooling system update, us vehicles only. replacement of the coolant expansion tank, expansion tank right hand support bracket, and the upper radiator hose. *tt | 08/21/2006 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SP 364-022 | 04/01/2008 | 10025855 | Volvo: temp a start fan control module, installation. volvo model vnl-2 built between 1/1/06 and 3/8/07 will require the installation of an engine fan control module. *pe | 09/10/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 255 | 04/01/2008 | 10025552 | Service program trucks. sp 255-010, turbocharger, replacement, us vehicles only. certain vnl-2 and vt model trucks built with a volvo d16d engine between 02/17/05 and 09/25/06 may experience wear of the variable geometry turbocharger (vgt | 08/20/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| 255007 | 10/01/2007 | 10023478 | Volvo trucks north america - sp 225-007, turbocharger mounting gasket, replacement / built with a d13f engine between 06/30/06 and 10/03/07. *nj | 12/13/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SP 255-008 | 01/01/2008 | 10024167 | Sp 255-008, turbocharger, replacement, us vehicles only. certain vnl-2 and vt model trucks built with a volvo d16d engine between 02/17/05 and 09/25/06. *nj | 03/17/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| 00211 | 07/15/2007 | 10022699 | New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
| 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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| 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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| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/22/2006 | 0 | 8 | |
| Russo trucking, corp. owns two volvo trucks with major steering and front axle problems, which volvo trucks of north america and the dealer nextran truck center at pompano beach, fl seems that can't fix, we have taken our trucks to try to fix the problem to several places, and nobody has been able to fix it, we are afraid that our volvo trucks can cause an accident. i will mention some of the shops where we have taken our trucks: ml tire in miami, volvo in pompano beach, fl, josan in orlando, fl, volvo dealer in nc, volvo dealer in knoxville, tn, volvo dealer in arkansas, volvo dealer in chattanooga, tn, volvo dealer in ct. etc. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 1 | ||
| I drive a 2006 vnl volvo when the headlights are on dim you cannot hardly see the road most of the time especially when it is raining i have spoken to many drivers with this same type of truck and they all say the same thing about the poor lighting system when on dim i have checked everything to try and figure out the cause or reason for this including how many volts are getting to the lights and even replacing the bulbs many times with different brands and using a higher wattage bulb with no better results many times i have almost been in a wreck because of this and would like to see volvo correct this problem i have driven this truck since it was new and it has always been this way. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/18/2011 | |||
| Vehicle was inspected at a local shop where they advised that the drag link was on recall and it had to be replaced due to a safty issue. drag link was in a very bad shape and i was advised that i was not to conduct driving in that condition. repaires have been processed, now i need to be paid for the recall part. please contact me directly for more information. vin: 4v4nc9gh96n400801 yr: 2006 model: vnl make: volvo | |||
| 08/22/2006 | 0 | 8 | |
| Russo trucking, corp. owns two volvo trucks with major steering and front axle problems, which volvo trucks of north america and the dealer nextran truck center at pompano beach, fl seems that can't fix, we have taken our trucks to try to fix the problem to several places, and nobody has been able to fix it, we are afraid that our volvo trucks can cause an accident. i will mention some of the shops where we have taken our trucks: ml tire in miami, volvo in pompano beach, fl, josan in orlando, fl, volvo dealer in nc, volvo dealer in knoxville, tn, volvo dealer in arkansas, volvo dealer in chattanooga, tn, volvo dealer in ct. etc. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/22/2006 | 0 | 8 | |
| Russo trucking, corp. owns two volvo trucks with major steering and front axle problems, which volvo trucks of north america and the dealer nextran truck center at pompano beach, fl seems that can't fix, we have taken our trucks to try to fix the problem to several places, and nobody has been able to fix it, we are afraid that our volvo trucks can cause an accident. i will mention some of the shops where we have taken our trucks: ml tire in miami, volvo in pompano beach, fl, josan in orlando, fl, volvo dealer in nc, volvo dealer in knoxville, tn, volvo dealer in arkansas, volvo dealer in chattanooga, tn, volvo dealer in ct. etc. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/29/2005 | 40000 | 9 | 07/17/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the tractor trailer's steering system pulled to either side while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership in many different states who determined alignment problems. the dealership did not have the proper equipment for heavy truck alignment so it had been referred to other companies with the specialized alignment equipment. after a short period of time, the vehicle was out of alignment again. the vehicle had been taken in for alignment nine times, however the problem persisted. also, the tread located in middle of both front tires were excessively worn out. the dealership determined the alignment as the source of this irregular wear. the third problem was on the semi rear axle, which was not parallel to the middle axle creating irregular angular displacement of the trailer, which entailed a serious risk to other vehicles on the road. the inner tire of the rear axle wore excessively indicating structural defect in the axle mounting. | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 12/29/2005 | 40000 | 9 | 07/17/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the tractor trailer's steering system pulled to either side while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions. the vehicle was taken to the dealership in many different states who determined alignment problems. the dealership did not have the proper equipment for heavy truck alignment so it had been referred to other companies with the specialized alignment equipment. after a short period of time, the vehicle was out of alignment again. the vehicle had been taken in for alignment nine times, however the problem persisted. also, the tread located in middle of both front tires were excessively worn out. the dealership determined the alignment as the source of this irregular wear. the third problem was on the semi rear axle, which was not parallel to the middle axle creating irregular angular displacement of the trailer, which entailed a serious risk to other vehicles on the road. the inner tire of the rear axle wore excessively indicating structural defect in the axle mounting. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | POMPANO BEACH | 33069 | NEXTRAN TRUCK CENTER | 954-984-9494 |