2003 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2003 Volvo VNM. The newest campaign is 10V282000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Jun 2010. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 10V282000, 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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 332,326 units in total.
- 10V282000Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
- 09V173000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- 07V573000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- 06V021000Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
- 05V498000Wheels
- 03V381000Electrical System / Starter Assembly
- 03V204000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
10V282000Received . 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: .
09V173000Received . 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: .
07V573000Received . 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: .
06V021000Received . 33,102 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the egr valves to the cooler may crack or break.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and repair the egr cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on february 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until parts become available. Owners are being notified starting march 3, 2006, that parts are now available. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
05V498000Received . 1,376 units.
Wheels
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the wobble persists and is left untreated, damage may occur which could impair vehicle control and a crash could occur without prior notice.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. The recall began on february 20, 2006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
03V381000Received . 176 units.
Electrical System / Starter Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain heavy-duty class trucks, salt and other highway snow and ice removal chemicals are getting under the protective caps of the chassis mounted emergency start studs and corroding them. This condition deteriorates the studs and the connections.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Over time the studs may loosen sufficiently to cause an electrical short.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install new chassis mounted emergency start studs and associated battery cables. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-528-6586.
Report filed by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number RVXX0307. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
03V204000Received . 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.
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.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ11001 | Recall query | Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding | Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear | 23 May 2011 | 20 Jan 2012 |
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.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2003 Volvo VNMThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2003 Volvo VNM: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/volvo/vnm/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Volvo VNM?
- 332,326 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Volvo VNM have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 45 recall campaigns for the Volvo VNM, model years 1990 to 2017. 7 of them name the 2003 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Volvo VNM open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.