Volvo Volvo Truck 2000
Model Volvo Truck made in 2000 by Volvo got 14 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to latches/locks/linkages, power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air.
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V131003 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/20/2000 to 04/05/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/30/2000 | 05/30/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during june 2000.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 eaton at 1-888-880-0970 or 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 3 | ||
| Consumer states that the hood was not adjusted properly at the time of purchase, causing it to pop open while driving down the road, consumer also states that there has been a problem with opening the hood, model is a vn64t610. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). nlm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| Driver experienced problems with the steering axle and the tire blew out causing loss of control and collision into ditch and guardrail, possible steering defect (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 2 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause is unknown. the dealer replaced tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved. *yh | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause was unknown. the dealer replaced new tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were accidents, however did not specify as to which vehicles. *yd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 2 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause is unknown. the dealer replaced tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved. *yh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). nlm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Same component failed at 17291 miles. both units were replace under warranty but when they fail the gas pedal is inoperative and the speed diminishes to less than 10 mph. this is hazardous on a busy highway. besides the safety concerns, i am concerned about replacement of an expensive part every year.*ak | |||