2005 VOLVO VHD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 VOLVO VHD
The 2005 VOLVO VHD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEAT BELTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint), Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2005 VOLVO VHD, potentially affecting up to 272,705 vehicles.
Recall 18V766000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 4,625 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
View full details →Recall 12V510000 — SEAT BELTS
| 1,496 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 09V173000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 127,764 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 07V573000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 104,845 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V213000 — WHEELS
| 873 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 06V021000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 33,102 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 VOLVO VHD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 VOLVO VHD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: 2005 VOLVO S60 T5. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD HAS A GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD WHICH INTERFERES WITH DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE GLARE HAS BEEN ON WINDSHIELD SINCE THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE CAR. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ACCIDENT YET. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONSUMER TO BUY SOMETHING FROM A STORE AND PAINT THE DASHBOARD. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO PUT A PIECE OF MATERIAL ON THE UPPER PART OF THE DASHBOARD WHICH WOULD HELP WITH THE GLARE. THE CONSUMER SAID HE DID NOT PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE TO PAINT THE DASHBOARD AND/ OR TO PUT A PIECE OF MATERIAL ON DASHBOARD. THE DEALERSHIP, IS BIG DEE DEALERSHIP IN ELMSFORD, NY.*AK
THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP DOWN FROM THE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION, AND THEN NOTICED WHEELS ROLLING PASSED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE IMPOUND. THE RIGHT REAR DUEL WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF. THE SECOND TANDEM WHEEL BOLTS BROKE, AND THE WHEELS STARTED TO SEPARATE. THE THIRD AXLE WAS WHOPPING AND BENT, AND THE TIRES HAD BALD SPOTS WHERE THEY WERE RUBBING. DEALERSHIP WANTED TO REPLACE THE TIRE AND RIM, BUT NOT THE AXLE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER FELT VIBRATION, AND THEN NOTICED WHEELS ROLLING PASSED THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE IMPOUND. THE RIGHT REAR DUEL WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF. THE SECOND TANDEM WHEEL BOLTS BROKE, AND THE WHEELS STARTED TO SEPARATE. THE THIRD AXLE WAS WHOPPING AND BENT, AND THE TIRES HAD BALD SPOTS WHERE THEY WERE RUBBING. DEALERSHIP WANTED TO REPLACE THE TIRE AND RIM, BUT NOT THE AXLE.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 VOLVO VHD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VOLVO VHD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VOLVO VHD
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 VOLVO VHD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2248 — POWER TRAIN
Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
K86412082 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Engine Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) P24A0 And P249F Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 (Commonly Model Year 2016) And NewerUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
FSB 801-003 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Service Door Rust Prevention
FSB-357-002 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
VOLVO: LIGHT CONTROL MODULE (LCM), REPROGRAMMING. ON SOME VOLVO UNITS EQUIPPED WITH CLEAR LED CLEARANCE LIGHTS IN THE SUN VISOR, THE MAY EXHIBIT AN ACTIVE FAULT CODE MID 216 PSID 49 FMI 5. THIS FAULT INDICATES A TRAILER MARKER OPEN ISSUE WHICH IS INCORRECT FOR THE ISSUE PRESENT ON THE...
FSB-873-014 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
VOLVO TRUCK: REPORTS PROMPTED THE RELEASE OF A REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR FOR THE CAB HVAC MOTOR RESISTOR. REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR IS SUPPLIED AS KIT PART, WHICH CONTAINS THE CONNECTOR BODY AND THE NECESSARY TERMINALS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 VOLVO VHD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VHD
- 2000 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VHD — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VHD — 5 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VHD — 4 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VHD (current)
- 2006 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VHD — 3 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VHD — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VHD — 0 complaints
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- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints