2005 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2005 VOLVO VN
The 2005 VOLVO VN has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, SUSPENSION. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 1,506 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 05V311000 — SUSPENSION
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD...
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 VOLVO VN
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 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 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VOLVO VN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS HAVE A LOW BEAM LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT IS TOTALLY INADEQUATE. THESE LIGHTS ARE MUCH TOO DIM AND WHEN THE DEALERSHIPS ARE CONFRONTED WITH THIS, THEY ONLY WANT TO SELL AN ENTIRE NEW LIGHTING UNIT. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND THE COMPANY SEEMS TO BE USING THIS AS A "CASH COW".
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO VN. THE TRACTOR TRAILERS DID NOT HAVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WHICH CAUSED THE FUSE TO BLOW AND THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *AK
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO VN. THE TRACTOR TRAILERS DID NOT HAVE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WHICH CAUSED THE FUSE TO BLOW AND THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2033 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
KC-674 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-541 — SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - FSB 761-002, Shock Absorber, Inspection
FSB 258-036 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DEF Sensor Assembly Routing
FSB 258-035 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Vent Filter
FSB-221-011 — ENGINE
VOLVO: LOW OIL PRESSURE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DURING LONG HARD PULL CONDITIONS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PID 100 FM1, SPN 100 FMI 1 OR P252400, CAN LOG ON, WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE SHUT DOWN LAMP. MODEL VN, VT. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-844-002 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VOLVO: THERE MAY BE LEAKS AT THE LOWER SLEEPER WINDOW. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2005 VOLVO VN.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 2000 VOLVO VN — 10 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2005 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2006 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VN — 6 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
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