Volvo Vnm 2006

Model Vnm made in 2006 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain, 2 investigations there are 6 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . 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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
07V573000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10484502/25/2008MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA12/14/200712/14/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0707.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06V021000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 11/01/2002 to 01/31/2006V (Vehicle)3310203/03/2006MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/26/200601/26/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0601.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
05V346000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 08/04/2003 to 06/23/2005V (Vehicle)95809/12/2005MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/01/200508/02/2005571120
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the certification labels. the recall began on september 12, 2005. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesVolvo trucks recall no. rvxx0504. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
10V282000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)63788MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/24/201006/24/2010
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryBall socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo 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
09V173000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)12776409/30/2009MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/21/200905/21/2009
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryIf this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesVolvo 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
05V498000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 03/01/2002 to 10/31/2005V (Vehicle)137602/20/2006MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/02/200511/02/2005
Defect SummaryCertain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.
Consequence SummaryIf the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior notice.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo trucksrecall no. rvxx0506.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
36401809/01/200610020471Temp a start hood tilt switch update. volvo. *kb10/26/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
25500710/01/200710023478Volvo trucks north america - sp 225-007, turbocharger mounting gasket, replacement / built with a d13f engine between 06/30/06 and 10/03/07. *nj12/13/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009
STRUCTURE - BODY
00108/01/200610020376Cab rear panel, repair. cracking of the rear panel in the area of the cab side fairing lower bracket attachment. *tt09/25/2006
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
0021107/15/200710022699New 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. *nj09/21/2007

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
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
STRUCTURE
01/01/19011
 2006 volvo tractor with unsafe top step connected to the battery case. customer states he was injured due to this poor building of the steps. he would like to know why the step is only connected to the battery case. *kb the consumer stated the only thing that held the steps together were two large pieces of rubber. the consumer stated the steps need to be secured properly. *jb