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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V108000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/01/2006 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 84 | 04/09/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/16/2007 | 03/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair and inspect the axles and replace them free of charge. the recall began on april 9, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0701.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V385000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2006 to 08/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 3842 | 10/23/2006 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/11/2006 | 10/11/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rpl20 high angle interaxle driveshafts, an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. the universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and ay additional nearby objects. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the driveshafts and replace them as needed. the recall began on october 23, 2006. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0605.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 432 025 | 07/01/2008 | 10025482 | Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe | 08/13/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE13002 | Volvo Trucks North America | 02/07/2013 | Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| PE13002 | Volvo Trucks North America | 02/07/2013 | Volvo I-Shift Transmission Disengagement | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) has received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicates some number of subject vehicles have allegedly experienced a condition where the i-shift transmission fails to automatically disengage from the engine as intended. this may result in extended stopping distances and/or unintended forward motion of a vehicle previously at rest. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 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 | |||