2007 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 VOLVO VN
The 2007 VOLVO VN has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 9,820 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 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.
View full details →Recall 06V099000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 2,137 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING SHAFTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT HOLE MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED. THE PINCH BOLT FITS INTO A GROOVE IN THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT TO ENSURE THAT THE STEERING SHAFT DOES NOT SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR IF THE PINCH BOLT COMES LOOSE.
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF THE PINCH BOLT WERE TO COME LOOSE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 28, 006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 VOLVO VN
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 85 TRUCK STARTED MAKING NOISE AND COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER OPENING HOOD NOTICE FAN DISLODGED AND COOLANT COMPLETELY GONE FROM RADIATOR. CALLED A REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAN HUB BEARING HAD FAILED CAUSING THE FAN TO BREAK THEN CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION OF OTHER PARTS SUCH AS PENETRATING A HOLE IN RADIATOR AND POSSIBLY TURBO AIR TUBES AND OTHER MINOR HOSES AND BELTS AND REPLACEMENT OF FLUIDS TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT. THE TOTAL BILL ESCALATED TO ALMOST $7000.00 DOLLARS FOR WHICH IT SEEMED TO BE OVER BILLED BY THE REPAIR SHOP OF ABOUT 2000.00 DOLLARS. THIS COULD OF BEEN PREVENTED IF A SIMPLE DESIGN OF A BRACE TO HOLD FAN IN PLACE WHEN FAN HUB FAILS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 85 TRUCK STARTED MAKING NOISE AND COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER OPENING HOOD NOTICE FAN DISLODGED AND COOLANT COMPLETELY GONE FROM RADIATOR. CALLED A REPAIR SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAN HUB BEARING HAD FAILED CAUSING THE FAN TO BREAK THEN CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION OF OTHER PARTS SUCH AS PENETRATING A HOLE IN RADIATOR AND POSSIBLY TURBO AIR TUBES AND OTHER MINOR HOSES AND BELTS AND REPLACEMENT OF FLUIDS TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT. THE TOTAL BILL ESCALATED TO ALMOST $7000.00 DOLLARS FOR WHICH IT SEEMED TO BE OVER BILLED BY THE REPAIR SHOP OF ABOUT 2000.00 DOLLARS. THIS COULD OF BEEN PREVENTED IF A SIMPLE DESIGN OF A BRACE TO HOLD FAN IN PLACE WHEN FAN HUB FAILS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED HE DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH SPRING BROKE AND IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE SEPARATE FAILURES IN WHICH THE ENGINE TURBO WOULD FAIL. HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THREE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 253,000. UPDATED 12/15/10*LJ UPDATED 12/27/10
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED HE DISENGAGED THE CLUTCH AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD. HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH SPRING BROKE AND IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THREE SEPARATE FAILURES IN WHICH THE ENGINE TURBO WOULD FAIL. HE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THREE OCCASIONS IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 253,000. UPDATED 12/15/10*LJ UPDATED 12/27/10
2007 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL WAS STRUCK BY A TIRE WHILE DRIVING ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIRE CAME OFF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN HIT THE TRUCK. *KB
Safety Rating for the 2007 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KC-2134 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo VN Models - Overhead Light Loose, Detaching From Headliner
KC-2136 — EQUIPMENT
Volvo Chassis - Model VN - Water Intrusion In Back Of Cab, Back Wall Of Bunk Leaking
FSB-375-008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VOLVO TRUCKS: DURING OPERATION OF DRIVER SIDE SWIVEL SEAT AND I SHIFT TRANSMISSION, THE HARNESS RUBBING OR WIRES, ARE PULLED OUT OF CONNECTORS. THIS CAUSES SEAT HARNESS DROPPING OR PULLING AWAY FROM CLIPPING POINTS. *PE
SP-373-016 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH 11L, 13L, AND ISX ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN JULY 2007 AND DECEMBER 2011, BLOCK HEATER CABLES WITH THERMOSTAT CONTROLS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE NONFUNCTIONAL. *JS
SP-234-011 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
VOLVO: ACCESS TO THE FUEL FILLER NECK MAY BE LIMITED WHEN THE CAB LUGGAGE DOOR IS CLOSED. *RM
SP-252-024 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLVO: AN EXHAUST PIPE INSULATION BLANKET CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME. A NEW BLANKET HAS BEEN RELEASED TO PROTECT FROM ROAD SPLASH. *RM UPDATED 9/12/11. *PE
FSB-891-013 — STRUCTURE:BODY
VOLVO TRUCKS: VEHICLES WITH PARTIAL CHASSIS FAIRINGS MAY EXPERIENCE DAMAGE TO THE FAIRING¿S LOWER SUPPORT RAIL. IT CAN BE CAUSED BY VIBRATION OF THE FAIRING AGAINST THE FIBERGLASS RAIL. A PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE SITUATION. *RM
SP-284-026 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO TRUCK: ENGINE ECU AND ACM SOFTWARE UPDATES. NEW SOFTWARE UPDATES WITH ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL MODULE (ACM). MODEL VN. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-372-005 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE CORROSION. VOLVO VEHICLES WITH US 07 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 11/12/06 AND 12/05/08 MAY HAVE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE TWO MEGA FUSES IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA. *PE
373-006 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION ECU FUSE CONTAMINATION FOR CERTAIN VOLVO VEHICLES - VN-2, VHD-2, VT. *PE
Showing 10 of 12 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 2002 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2005 VOLVO VN — 3 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2008 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
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