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2001 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 VOLVO VN

The 2001 VOLVO VN has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2001 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 56,369 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.

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Recall 02V036000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 215 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER AXLE SEAT FOR A CERTAIN DATE CODE THAT IS STAMPED ON THE PART, AND THOSE AXLES WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 VOLVO VN

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury

Most Recent Complaints

#10112198 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | | N/A miles 1 Injury
HOOD STRUTS ON VOLVO SEMI TRACTORS ARE OF INFERIOR DESIGN. THE STRUTS CONTROL HOOD OPENING AND ACT AS A STOP TO KEEP THE HOOD FROM FALLING ALL THE WAY FORWARD. THE ENDS OF THE STRUTS BREAK OFF. THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK HAD ONE BROKEN STRUT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THE OTHER STRUT BROKE. THE HOOD OPENED ALL THE WAY FORWARD CRASHING ON TOP OF ME TRAPPING ME UNDER THE HOOD. THIS CAUSED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND BACK. OUR FLEET MECHANICS REPLACED BOTH STRUTS AND ARE IMPLEMENTING AN INSPECTION PROGRAM TO INSPECT STRUTS ON OTHER TRUCKS. THERE ARE STEADY FAILURES OF THE STRUTS ON OUR FLEET TRUCKS. THERE IS AN UPDATED DESIGN. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY CABLE OR A HOOD OPENING RESTRICTED DESIGNED INTO THE HINGE. *JB

Safety Rating for the 2001 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 VOLVO VN

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SP 386-004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Fuel Management Module, Replacement, incorrect calibration

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 VOLVO VN

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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