2003 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 VOLVO VN
The 2003 VOLVO VN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch (1 complaint), Suspensionfronthub (1 complaint), and Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 61,136 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2003 VOLVO VN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfronthub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2003 VOLVO 660, UNIT 1 STRUCK THE REAR OF UNIT 2. UNIT 1 THEN WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING TO CLOSELY BEHIND THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF HIM. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0467-90) *JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
HOOD SHOCKS ON VOLVO TRUCKS ARE COMING OFF AT HOOD CONECTION SIDE. WHEN PULLING HOOD OPEN IF BOTH SHOCKS ARE LOSE HOOD CAN COME OVER ON DRIVER, CAUSING DRIVER POSSIBLE INJURIES. *AK
THE BEARINGS IN THE INTEGRAL HUB/BEARING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL (STEERING AXLE) FAILED AT 247,000 MILES. THIS IS A UNIT DESIGNED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE POSSIBLE. THIS WAS A VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR SUCH A FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES WERE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS NOTICED BEFORE THAT COULD HAPPEN, BUT SUCH A FAILURE COULD CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. WE PAID APPROXIMATELY $625 FOR PARTS, LABOR, AND SHIPPING FOR A NEW PART. THE DEALERSHIP REMOVED AN IDENTICAL HUB FROM A NEW TRUCK ON THE LOT AND REPLACED OUR HUB. I DOUBT THEY KEPT THE OLD HUB, ALTHOUGH THEY MIGHT HAVE. THIS WAS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN VINTON, TX, I-10 EXIT 2 IN TEXAS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR 2488 072025 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
DOR-D8Z6E-09 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO RETURN UNSOLD INVENTORY BECAUSE SOME PRODUCT MAY HAVE POROSITY THAT CAN CAUSE A SLOW COOLANT LEAK THAT WOULD DISSATISFY CUSTOMERS
SP-514-005 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
VOLVO TRUCKS: ON THE STEERING AXLE OF THE VOLVO TRUCKS, THE ZERK FITTING ON THE MERITOR SLACK ADJUSTER COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE BOLT HEAD OF THE STEERING ARM CAUSING THE FITTING TO BREAK. *JS UPDATED 8/17/12. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 1998 VOLVO VN — 44 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO VN — 49 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VN — 10 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2004 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2005 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VN — 6 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
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- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints