Volvo Volvo Truck 1997
Model Volvo Truck made in 1997 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air.
Model 1997
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). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V187001 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/27/1996 to 04/14/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 162 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/23/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. the governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. in this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. this rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during july 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 caterpillar at 1-309-675-5658. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V110000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/20/1997 to 11/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 208 | 04/29/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/11/2002 | 04/15/2002 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems, s5.1.6.3, antilock power for towed vehicles. electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 2002. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle had a defective engine and while driving the consumer experienced a loss of steering, the consumer received the vehicle back with numerous damages after the repairs were made and none of the repairs were covered by warranty. *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 06/01/2001 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing problems with vibration and the bolt holes in the spring hangers are too big and one of the u-bolts are misaligned. *jg *dt | |||
| Steer tires worn out prematurely. plus excessive vibrations between 35 & 50 mph. | |||