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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V028000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 798 | 02/15/2008 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/24/2008 | 01/28/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an incorrect software parameter was loaded which resulted in the diesel particulate filter (dpf) 'inhibit' function being disabled. the 'inhibit' function is a means for the driver to stop a dpf regeneration from occurring if a vehicle is in a location that may present a hazardous situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver believes that regeneration has been stopped when it has not, it could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will change the control parameters. the recall began on february 15, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0708.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| FSB-258-024 | 02/01/2011 | 10040692 | Ready | 09/07/2011 | |
| FSB-258-024 | 02/01/2011 | 10040692 | Volvo: information on fuel hose replacement. *rm | 09/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-261-017 | 06/01/2009 | 10030389 | Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a | 09/28/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| FSB-255-023 | 04/01/2012 | 10044246 | Volvo trucks: connector pin, replacement. severe fretting damage of the engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) harness and turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) connector may cause an unreliable signal to the engin | 05/24/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-261-017 | 06/01/2009 | 10030389 | Volvo truck: on some vehicles, coolant overflow out of the overflow tube occurs during the diesel particulate filter regeneration cycle. excessive coolant flow from the radiator top tank and thermostat vent lines prevents flow into the de-a | 09/28/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-255-024-03 | 05/01/2012 | 10044325 | Volvo: severe fretting damage of engine variable geometry turbocharger (vgt) actuator harness cause signal to be unreliable to engine vgt actuator connector pin and socket contacts which should be replaced. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11, | 06/12/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| SP-252-025 | 08/16/2011 | 10040164 | Volvo: an exhaust pipe insulation blanket can deteriorate over time. a new blanket has been released to protect from road splash. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SP-252-025 | 08/16/2011 | 10040164 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SB-252-022 | 08/01/2008 | 10033504 | Volvo trucks: exhaust flex pipe relocation. certain cab model trucks may experience a deformation of the right hand cab skirt due the close proximity of the exhaust flex pipe. to resolve this issue a new intermediate pipe has been releas | 08/18/2010 | |
| FSB-252-023 | 08/01/2008 | 10033505 | Volvo trucks: exhaust flex pipe cracks. beginning may 12, 2008, a redesigned exhaust flex pipe and turbocharger outlet pipe (located between the turbocharger diffuser pipe and the exhaust flex pipe) were implemented into production on vn, | 08/18/2010 | |