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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V345000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/05/2006 to 03/07/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 677 | 09/10/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/07/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. the recall began on september 10, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: 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 pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| FSB-234-009 | 09/01/2010 | 10034910 | Volvo truck: fuel tank mounting. fuel tank straps over time may lose torque and allow the fuel tank to rotate. models vn, vhd, vt. no model years listed. *pe | 01/26/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL FILTER | |||||
| 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 | |
| FSB-234-014-1 | 05/01/2012 | 10044323 | Volvo: to prevent erosion of engine fuel injector tips, fuel tank ventilation filter was added to vent lines and mounted on stanchion exhaust bracket on right side of truck. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11, d13, d16, us07, us10. model year | 06/12/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||||
| FSB-234-009 | 09/01/2010 | 10034910 | Volvo truck: fuel tank mounting. fuel tank straps over time may lose torque and allow the fuel tank to rotate. models vn, vhd, vt. no model years listed. *pe | 01/26/2011 | |