2001 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints

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• 10V28200024 Jun 2010Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
• 09V17300021 May 2009Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 03V20400030 May 2003Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 03V19900028 May 2003Suspension / Front
• 02V2380009 Sep 2002Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights / Switch
• 02V11000011 Apr 2002Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 02V01800311 Feb 2002Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 01V20100018 Jun 2001Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

1. 10V282000Received 24 Jun 2010. 63,788 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket separation.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on september 2, 2010. The safety recall began on february 14, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2010.

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. 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. 03V199000Received 28 May 2003. 433 units.

   Suspension / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on october 6, 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 at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0304. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2003.

5. 02V238000Received 9 Sep 2002. 5,532 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 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: 31 Oct 2002.

6. 02V110000Received 11 Apr 2002. 208 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2002.

7. 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.

8. 01V201000Received 18 Jun 2001. 598 units.

   Steering / Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began june 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 Jun 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

9 Jul 2001

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.

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. 19901
2. 19911
3. 19921
4. 19931
5. 19941
6. 19951
7. 19961
8. 19974
9. 19985
10. 19995
11. 20004
12. 20018
13. 20027
14. 20039
15. 20046
16. 20056
17. 20067
18. 20079
19. 200812
20. 20094
21. 20104
22. 201112
23. 201214
24. 201314
25. 201412
26. 20159
27. 20166
28. 20175
29. 20185
30. 20198
31. 20209
32. 20217
33. 20227
34. 20233
35. 20247
36. 20251

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 VNL?

201,412 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

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

NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL, model years 1990 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2001 model year.

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

Unknown or Other: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Volvo VNL open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.