2007 Volvo VNL: recalls and complaints

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• 13V26800026 Jun 2013Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 09V17300021 May 2009Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 09V03000027 Jan 2009Service Brakes, Air
• 07V57300014 Dec 2007Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• 07V49600023 Oct 2007Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
• 07V3450007 Aug 2007Fuel System, Diesel
• 07V32300024 Jul 2007Steering
• 07V10800016 Mar 2007Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 06V38500011 Oct 2006Power Train / Driveline

1. 13V268000Received 26 Jun 2013. 23,056 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

   Report filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX1303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Aug 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. 09V030000Received 27 Jan 2009. 366 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Volvo trucks is recalling 366 my 2006-2009 vnl trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and volvo air suspension. The vibration frequency from the suspension with super single tires may result in a fatigue crack of the mounting brackets for the brake cam tube.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If left untreated, the crack can propagate and cause failure of the brake cam tube support bracket(s), which can result in loss of brakes at the corresponding wheel end increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will add a support bracket to the brake cam tube. The recall began on june 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0901. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Jun 2009.

4. 07V573000Received 14 Dec 2007. 104,845 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0707. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Feb 2008.

5. 07V496000Received 23 Oct 2007. 6,519 units.

   Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with a saf holland simplex fifth wheel, the lever arm pivot bolt may have been over tightened. An over tightened pivot bolt can distort the pivot bolt spacer sleeve, which may prevent the fifth wheel latch jaw from closing and latching securely around the trailer king pin.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   There is a possibility that the pivot bolt can become loose without the driver's knowledge. When this occurs, the driver could drive away and the trailer could become disengaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pivot bolt and sleeve with a hex head shoulder bolt and washer free of charge. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0705. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2008.

6. 07V345000Received 7 Aug 2007. 677 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2007.

7. 07V323000Received 24 Jul 2007. 9,102 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. A lock nut is required to provide additional resistance to ensure that the nut does not come loose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the nut were to come loose, the steering shaft could potentially separate resulting in loss of steering control which could cause a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the steering shaft pinch bolts and locknuts free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2007. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0702. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2007.

8. 07V108000Received 16 Mar 2007. 84 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the axle housings may have been manufactured with steel that was out of specification which could result in a fatigue failure over time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a fatigue failure occurs and is left unattended, the axle may lock up or the end of the axle could come off, which may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will repair and inspect the axles and replace them free of charge. The recall began on april 9, 2007. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0701. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 2007.

9. 06V385000Received 11 Oct 2006. 3,842 units.

   Power Train / Driveline

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rpl20 high angle interaxle driveshafts, an improper seated or missing snap ring can result in the bearing cup to separate from the slip yoke sub-assembly. The universal joint cross could then contact the slip yoke casting and eventually cause the ear work to fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and ay additional nearby objects.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the driveshafts and replace them as needed. The recall began on october 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

   Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0605. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Oct 2006.

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.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 14.

Complaints that report a crash

1

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

1

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

18 Jun 2010

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 2007 Volvo VNL?

276,255 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 VNL have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNL, model years 1990 to 2025. 9 of them name the 2007 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2007 Volvo VNL name most often?

Electrical System: 4 of 21 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Volvo VNL open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.