Volvo Vnl 2009

Model Vnl made in 2009 by Volvo got 10 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air, tires and vehicle speed control. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, air and visibility. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, air.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
10V492000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 08/13/2007 to 03/26/2010V (Vehicle)192602/25/2011MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/12/201010/18/2010567
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryThe misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo 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 .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
09V030000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2005 to 12/31/2008V (Vehicle)36606/30/2009MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/27/200901/27/2009
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
TSB-514-00308/01/200910030847Volvo: 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 tir12/09/2009
TIRES
TSB-514-00308/01/200910030847Volvo: 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 tir12/09/2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
FSB-381-04002/01/201110040719Ready09/09/2011
FSB-381-04002/01/201110040719Volvo: the led indicator may display an incorrect cruise control set point. *rm09/09/2011
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SB-363-00412/01/201010037913Ready06/07/2011
SB-363-00412/01/201010037913Vovlo: the whole windshield washer system is becoming clogged from debris. *rm06/07/2011
WHEELS
TSB-514-00308/01/200910030847Volvo: 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 tir12/09/2009

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo 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
PE13002Volvo Trucks North America02/07/2013Volvo 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PE10028VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/29/201012/23/2010Front Air Brake Hose Interference
 Odi opened this investigation based on ewr data indicating that a front air brake hose could rub the tire and eventually develop an air leak.volvo's ir response and odi's investigative review revealed no sudden loss of air events. rather abrasion of the hose was being noted. additionally no crashes or injuries were reported.an analysis of the warranty data with respect to time in service and miles to failure did not indicate that the subject vehicles were experiencing failures at a rate higher than peer vehicles. the subject vehicles are commercial vehicles.the front air brake hoses are easily visible and accessible during routine inspections.the failure mode is a slow abrasive process that occurs over time.odi's review indicates that it is unlikely that the alleged defect would go undetected.additionally, volvo has issued two notices to dealers and authorized service stations alerting them to look for the alleged defect (abrasion on the air hose) in the subject vehicles.a safety related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
RQ11001VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/23/201101/20/2012Volvo 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.
RQ11001VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/23/2011Volvo 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
STEERING
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
SUSPENSION - FRONT
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
SUSPENSION - REAR
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
TIRES
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/23/200815001
 I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then i have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine i shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . before i pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *tr updated ivoq 05/25/10

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
TNNASHVILLE37202NACARATO VOLVO615-244-7512