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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 373-005 | 12/01/2007 | 10025223 | 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 ems fuses. *pe | 07/18/2008 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 2000 | 10 | 07/31/2006 |
| 2007 volvo 780, bought in 7-31-2006, when driving from texas to california we had problems with transmission going into gear. from that time on the problems have gotten worse and to the point of being unsafe. it breaks down frequently and won't go into gear. we have been towed numerous times and have lost revenue. it has melted wires and components. the computer throws out codes that indicates problems with the computer, electrical, transmission, vehicle, brakes, etc., etc. the truck has been down numerous times. most recent, down in october of 07, down in dec. of 07, down in april 07 two times. is now broken down in slc, ut and is at the volvo dealership there. i bought a new truck so that it would be reliable like volvo claimed it to be. it now just shuts down and you are dead in your tracks. it has melted two voltage doublers. it is unsafe to be on the road. i want a new truck, one that runs. i paid for the new truck, i pay my monthly payments even when the truck is broken down. volvo has a ten point service commitment that they don't keep. i need help! i'm going to loose my contract with fed ex and go out of business because this truck is a lemon! please inform me if you know what i can do, who i can talk to, where i can go for assistance to get to the bottom of this on going problem that has not yet been resolved. thank you! *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 2000 | 10 | 07/31/2006 |
| 2007 volvo 780, bought in 7-31-2006, when driving from texas to california we had problems with transmission going into gear. from that time on the problems have gotten worse and to the point of being unsafe. it breaks down frequently and won't go into gear. we have been towed numerous times and have lost revenue. it has melted wires and components. the computer throws out codes that indicates problems with the computer, electrical, transmission, vehicle, brakes, etc., etc. the truck has been down numerous times. most recent, down in october of 07, down in dec. of 07, down in april 07 two times. is now broken down in slc, ut and is at the volvo dealership there. i bought a new truck so that it would be reliable like volvo claimed it to be. it now just shuts down and you are dead in your tracks. it has melted two voltage doublers. it is unsafe to be on the road. i want a new truck, one that runs. i paid for the new truck, i pay my monthly payments even when the truck is broken down. volvo has a ten point service commitment that they don't keep. i need help! i'm going to loose my contract with fed ex and go out of business because this truck is a lemon! please inform me if you know what i can do, who i can talk to, where i can go for assistance to get to the bottom of this on going problem that has not yet been resolved. thank you! *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 2000 | 10 | 07/31/2006 |
| 2007 volvo 780, bought in 7-31-2006, when driving from texas to california we had problems with transmission going into gear. from that time on the problems have gotten worse and to the point of being unsafe. it breaks down frequently and won't go into gear. we have been towed numerous times and have lost revenue. it has melted wires and components. the computer throws out codes that indicates problems with the computer, electrical, transmission, vehicle, brakes, etc., etc. the truck has been down numerous times. most recent, down in october of 07, down in dec. of 07, down in april 07 two times. is now broken down in slc, ut and is at the volvo dealership there. i bought a new truck so that it would be reliable like volvo claimed it to be. it now just shuts down and you are dead in your tracks. it has melted two voltage doublers. it is unsafe to be on the road. i want a new truck, one that runs. i paid for the new truck, i pay my monthly payments even when the truck is broken down. volvo has a ten point service commitment that they don't keep. i need help! i'm going to loose my contract with fed ex and go out of business because this truck is a lemon! please inform me if you know what i can do, who i can talk to, where i can go for assistance to get to the bottom of this on going problem that has not yet been resolved. thank you! *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/21/2008 | 2000 | 10 | 07/31/2006 |
| 2007 volvo 780, bought in 7-31-2006, when driving from texas to california we had problems with transmission going into gear. from that time on the problems have gotten worse and to the point of being unsafe. it breaks down frequently and won't go into gear. we have been towed numerous times and have lost revenue. it has melted wires and components. the computer throws out codes that indicates problems with the computer, electrical, transmission, vehicle, brakes, etc., etc. the truck has been down numerous times. most recent, down in october of 07, down in dec. of 07, down in april 07 two times. is now broken down in slc, ut and is at the volvo dealership there. i bought a new truck so that it would be reliable like volvo claimed it to be. it now just shuts down and you are dead in your tracks. it has melted two voltage doublers. it is unsafe to be on the road. i want a new truck, one that runs. i paid for the new truck, i pay my monthly payments even when the truck is broken down. volvo has a ten point service commitment that they don't keep. i need help! i'm going to loose my contract with fed ex and go out of business because this truck is a lemon! please inform me if you know what i can do, who i can talk to, where i can go for assistance to get to the bottom of this on going problem that has not yet been resolved. thank you! *tr | |||