2001 Volvo VHD: recalls and complaints

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• 09V17300021 May 2009Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 04V45700017 Sep 2004Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 03V20400030 May 2003Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 03V10800020 Mar 2003Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 02V15600013 Jun 2002Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
• 02V01800311 Feb 2002Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 02V0360005 Feb 2002Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 01V18900621 Aug 2001Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages
• 01V2260006 Jul 2001Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)
• 01V09200020 Mar 2001Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

1. 09V173000Received 21 May 2009. 127,764 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0902. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Sep 2009.

2. 04V457000Received 17 Sep 2004. 56,154 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0406. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2004.

3. 03V204000Received 30 May 2003. 1,275 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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 jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or volvo truck at 800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC.

4. 03V108000Received 20 Mar 2003. 396 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." on the two-man passenger bench seat inboard (center) position, seat belt d-ring mounting bracket weldnut, the weld is not sufficient to meet the seat belt pull requirements .

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These trucks do not comply with the requirements.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the seat belt d-ring mounting bracket. Owner notification began on april 7, 2003. 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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2003.

5. 02V156000Received 13 Jun 2002. 2,313 units.

   Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 2002.

6. 02V018003Received 11 Feb 2002. 1,814 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 27, 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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2002.

7. 02V036000Received 5 Feb 2002. 215 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2002.

8. 01V189006Received 21 Aug 2001. 30 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Controls, Pedals and Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. The driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began august 31, 2001. 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 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.

   Report filed by FORETRAVEL, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Aug 2001.

9. 01V226000Received 6 Jul 2001. 584 units.

   Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. This condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. In addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began july 19, 2001. 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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2001.

10. 01V092000Received 20 Mar 2001. 941 units.

    Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 27, 2001. 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.

    Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2001.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

19 Apr 2002

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19991
2. 20007
3. 200110
4. 20029
5. 200311
6. 20047
7. 20056
8. 20066
9. 200710
10. 200810
11. 20096
12. 20105
13. 20119
14. 201211
15. 20136
16. 20146
17. 20155
18. 20164
19. 20173
20. 20182
21. 20195
22. 20205
23. 20216
24. 20225
25. 20235
26. 20248
27. 20255
28. 20262
29. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Volvo VHD?

191,486 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VHD have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 61 recall campaigns for the Volvo VHD, model years 1999 to 2027. 10 of them name the 2001 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2001 Volvo VHD name most often?

Steering: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Volvo VHD open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.