2004 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 VOLVO VN
The 2004 VOLVO VN has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 63,056 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 04V405000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 4,032 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT TO THE YOKE AT THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSTALL REMOVING NEW BOLTS, INSPECT FOR CROSS-THREADED BOLTS, AND REPLACE THE YOKE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 VOLVO VN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT:HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE OF SEMI-TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS OR EVEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR THE TRUCK STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE ENGINE DIES AND LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. SEVERAL TIMES, THE ENGINE STALLED FOR A SECOND AND THEN QUIT. CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BLOWEN OUT 30 AMP AND 15 AMP FUSES. THERE IS A LOAD OF 75-80,000 POUNDS, AND VEHICLE STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC. HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, SAID WARRANTY EXPIRED AAFTER ONE YEAR. DEALER TRIED TO FIX SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS BUT OF NO AVAIL. TRUCK DRAINED BATTERIES, AND IS CURRENTLY ON A BATTERY CHARGER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2004 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2033 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
645008 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
VOLVO VN VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 03/31/2004 AND 04/16/2004 MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP LOWER MOUNTING FLANGE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 1999 VOLVO VN — 49 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VN — 10 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2005 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VN — 6 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
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