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2006 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1 Fire

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 VOLVO VN

The 2006 VOLVO VN has received a total of 2 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, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2006 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 8,463 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.

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Recall 10V571000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE

| 6,187 vehicles affected

Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT....

Consequence: CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

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Recall 05V457000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 7 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.

Consequence: IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD, WITHOUT WARNING RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE FOR SUSPECT HEAT CODES AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOVLO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

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Recall 05V182000 — WHEELS

| 773 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.

Consequence: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2005 OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLVO VN

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10327745 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 570,000 miles Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLVO TRACTOR TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DOUSE THE FIRE USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE PICTURES AVAILABLE OF THE FIRE DAMAGE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 570,000.
#10164815 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | | N/A miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE TIRES WORE UNEVENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL SERVICE DEALERS, WHERE SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS WERE PERFORMED. THE PROBLEMS PERSISTED. THE DEALER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLVO VN

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

FSB 258-035 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Aftertreatment DEF Tank Vent Filter

SP 293-027 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Coolant Hose, EGR Cooler, Replacement

FSB 381-047 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Instrument Cluster Reprogramming

FSB 381-047 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Instrument Cluster Reprogramming

SP-891-004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

VOLVO: TRUCKS BUILT PRIOR TO 18/8/2011 WERE SHIPPED WITHOUT FOUR (4) SPRING NUTS PRE-INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. *JS

FSB-357-001 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

MACK TRUCKS: THERE IS REVISED MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER. *RM

381020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ENABLE IDLE SHUTDOWN ICON. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE IDLE SHUTDOWN ICON. VOLVO. *KB

381019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ENABLE ENHANCED IDLE SHUTDOWN. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ENHANCED IDLE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM. VOLVO. *KB

003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ENGINE HARNESS CHAFING IN THE AREA OF THE A/C COMPRESSOR BRACKET. VOLVO VN-2 WITH CUMMINS ISX ENGINE. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLVO VN

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

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