2002 Volvo VHD: recalls and complaints

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• 12V51000018 Oct 2012Seat Belts
• 09V17300021 May 2009Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 06V21300014 Jun 2006Wheels
• 04V45700017 Sep 2004Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 04V07700013 Feb 2004Engine and Engine Cooling
• 03V20400030 May 2003Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 03V10800020 Mar 2003Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 02V31700025 Nov 2002Suspension / Multiple Axle
• 02V15600013 Jun 2002Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

1. 12V510000Received 18 Oct 2012. 1,496 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1204. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2013.

2. 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.

3. 06V213000Received 14 Jun 2006. 873 units.

   Wheels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the wheel spacer may become distorted from heat which potentially could lead to a loss of clamp that may result in loose wheel nuts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the wheel nuts loosen for any reason, damage to the wheel studs and wheel may occur, and may lead to a complete separation of the wheels from the truck which could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the wheel spacers and the wheel equipment (wheels,studs, and hub) will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2006.

4. 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.

5. 04V077000Received 13 Feb 2004. 2,112 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The engine pre-heater could overheat resulting in damage to the pre-heater and other engine heat sensitive components near the pre-heater and the ability to re-start the engine could be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 RVXX0402. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 2004.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 02V317000Received 25 Nov 2002. 213 units.

   Suspension / Multiple Axle

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owner notification began january 14, 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 RVXX0301. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jan 2003.

9. 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.

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.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for 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 2002 Volvo VHD?

192,596 units in 9 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. 9 of them name the 2002 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2002 Volvo VHD open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.