Volvo Volvo Truck 1994
Model Volvo Truck made in 1994 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 1994
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V078000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/18/1994 to 12/10/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 382 | 04/23/1999 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/13/1999 | 04/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. the blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 23, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-265-006 | 07/01/2009 | 10030589 | Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-255-014 | 07/01/2009 | 10030585 | Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| FSB-258-009 | 07/01/2009 | 10030586 | Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-255-014 | 07/01/2009 | 10030585 | Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| FSB-258-009 | 07/01/2009 | 10030586 | Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-265-006 | 07/01/2009 | 10030589 | Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/13/2005 | 173000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Dt: the air bags deployed while parked. no collision occurred.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| *ohio traffic crash report* the vehicle caught on fire as consumer exited a toll booth. possible engine malfunction. vehicle was a semi truck and trailer. *jg *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is writing on behalf of driver who stated while driving the left front spring hanger bolts sheared off resulting in a roll over, it is possible driver fell asleep at wheel, vehicle was totaled and driver was not injured, vehicle is a volvo whitegmc 1994. *tt *dt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the vehicle pulls to the right and has a shimmy, even after front-end work and numerous alignments and balancing vehicle is still experiencing the problem. *yd | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gmc white volvo 1994 - rear axle center bolts broke, king pins and spring housing worn out; front tires wear prematurely, approximately 50,000 miles on average of rear axle wearing. *tt | |||