1996 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 VOLVO VN
The 1996 VOLVO VN has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion (2 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 1,035 vehicles.
Recall 97V033000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
| 1,035 vehicles affected
Defect: THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence: IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 VOLVO VN
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING U-BOLT PROBLEM, RIGHT SIDE STEER TIRES VIBRATE AND THE ALIGNMENT IS BAD. *YH
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING DASH PROBLEMS, ONE PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JG
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH, ONE PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JG
VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG
Safety Rating for the 1996 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP 398-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some trucks with the Telematics Gateway (TGW) system, the TGW control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 1994 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO VN (current)
- 1997 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO VN — 44 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO VN — 49 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VN — 10 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
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- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints