2000 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 VOLVO VN
The 2000 VOLVO VN has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (3 complaints), Suspension (3 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 76,069 vehicles.
Recall 04V457000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 56,154 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 02V037005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 19,915 vehicles affected
Defect: ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 VOLVO VN
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO VN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE FRONTAL VISIBILITY IS REDUCED AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DEALER MUST CONTINUALLY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD LATCHES AND LINKAGES. THE FAILURE TYPICALLY RECURS AFTER TWO YEARS. CURRENTLY, ALL OF THE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENT IN CORRECTING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,560.
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE DASH CONTROLS GOING OUT TWICE, WAS TOLD THERE IS A SHORT. *JG
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *SLC
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2000 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-732 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
FSB-51-001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
VOLVO: THE AIR DISC BRAKE, ON SOME TRUCKS, MAY EXPERIENCE THERMAL OVERLOAD DUE TO AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION THAT MAINTAINS CLEARANCE RUNNING BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-51-001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
VOLVO: THE AIR DISC BRAKE, ON SOME TRUCKS, MAY EXPERIENCE THERMAL OVERLOAD DUE TO AN OVER ADJUSTMENT OF NORMAL PAD WEAR COMPENSATION THAT MAINTAINS CLEARANCE RUNNING BETWEEN BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 1995 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO VN — 7 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO VN — 44 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO VN — 49 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2001 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2005 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
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