Volvo Vnl 2008
Model Vnl made in 2008 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 11 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, trailer hitches and visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2008
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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V028000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 798 | 02/15/2008 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/24/2008 | 01/28/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (dpf) 'inhibit' function being disabled. the 'inhibit' function is a means for the driver to stop a dpf regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will change the control parameters. the recall began on february 15, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0708.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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V492000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 08/13/2007 to 03/26/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1926 | 02/25/2011 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/12/2010 | 10/18/2010 | 567 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification. the tire description may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. the safety recall began on february 25, 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. rvxx1005.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V345000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/05/2006 to 03/07/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 677 | 09/10/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/07/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. the recall began on september 10, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V323000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 11/14/2006 to 05/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 9102 | 08/24/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 07/24/2007 | 07/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. a lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. the recall began on august 24, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. rvxx0702.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 - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V529000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/02/2007 to 09/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 2054 | 12/03/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/19/2007 | 11/19/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0706.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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V410000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/12/2007 to 05/11/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 956 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/10/2007 | 09/10/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no.rvxx0704.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V496000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/09/2006 to 06/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6519 | 01/28/2008 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/23/2007 | 10/23/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. an over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. when this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0705.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| FSB-381-040 | 02/01/2011 | 10040719 | Volvo: the led indicator may display an incorrect cruise control set point. *rm | 09/09/2011 | |
| FSB-381-040 | 02/01/2011 | 10040719 | Ready | 09/09/2011 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-363-004 | 12/01/2010 | 10037913 | Vovlo: the whole windshield washer system is becoming clogged from debris. *rm | 06/07/2011 | |
| SB-363-004 | 12/01/2010 | 10037913 | Ready | 06/07/2011 | |
| 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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| 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. | ||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE07046 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/14/2007 | 11/09/2007 | SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| On october 18, 2007 volvo trucks north america filed defect report 07v-496 which outlines a safety recall program to notify the affected owners and correct the affected vehicles. | ||||||
| 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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| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 415000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 volvo vnl. while parked on an incline, the contact applied the parking brake and the vehicle unexpectedly rolled. the failure occurred three times. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop for diagnosis. the technician noticed that the brake slack adjuster on the second axle was faulty. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 415,000. js | |||