2002 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2002 VOLVO VN
The 2002 VOLVO VN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2002 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2002 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 61,349 vehicles.
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 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 04V315000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,374 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION IN THE SOLENOID VALVE MAY ALLOW AIR TO BE RELEASED TO FIFTH WHEEL LATCH WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH TO RELEASE INADVERTENTLY WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF THE TRAILER. A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD AN ADDITIONAL SOLENOID VALVE IN SERIES WITH THE EXISTING PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT FOR THE FIFTH WHEEL AIR RELEASE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 04V077000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 2,112 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE ASSEMBLED ENGINE PRE-HEATER JUMPER WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence: THE ENGINE PRE-HEATER COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PRE-HEATER AND OTHER ENGINE HEAT SENSITIVE COMPONENTS NEAR THE PRE-HEATER AND THE ABILITY TO RE-START THE ENGINE COULD BE COMPROMISED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED CIRCUITS IN THE JUMPER WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Recall 02V317000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| 213 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH VOLVO B-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE AFFECTED AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF AXLE STABILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AXLE SEAT ON BOTH REAR DRIVE AXLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 VOLVO VN
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 VOLVO VN.
Safety Rating for the 2002 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 VOLVO VN
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2002 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
92209 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
FIFTH WHEEL SERVICE PROCEDURES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 VOLVO VN.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 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
- 2002 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2003 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2005 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VN — 6 complaints
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