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2008 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 VOLVO VN

The 2008 VOLVO VN has received a total of 2 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, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2008 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 7,683 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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Owner Complaints for the 2008 VOLVO VN

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10385268 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | N/A miles
OWNER CALLED INTO ODI AND REPORTED THAT HIS MY 2008 VOLVO 780 WAS CRACKED AT WELDS IN THE FRAME. VEHICLE BOUIGHT USED FROM ADVANTAGE VOLVO-GMC IN CHARLOTTE, NC IN NOVMEBR 2010 AND USED IN LINE HAUL SERVICE. OWNER DESCRIBED WELDING ONTHE "TOP FACE" AREA OF THE FRAME. [ODI NOTE; MOST TRUCKS FRAMES ARE HEAT TREATED AND NO WELDING PERMITTED; REQUESTED OWNER TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHS - GTB.]
#10375742 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | | N/A miles
EXHAUST LEAKS INTO CAB WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN SINCE OWNING THE TRACTOR. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AT LEAST 10 TIMES WITH CONTINUAL LEAKS WITHIN WEEKS TO MONTHS AT A TIME. MY WIFE AN I DRIVE TANDEM AND HAVE HAD A LOT OF SINUS PROBLEMS AS A RESULT OF DIESEL EXHAUST. IT MAKES MY WIFE SICK TO HER STOMACH.

Safety Rating for the 2008 VOLVO VN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 VOLVO VN

Volvo Trucks North America has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

FSB-261-033-01 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

VOLVO: BUG SCREEN, LOCATED ON THE GRILLE OF TRUCK, IS LOOSENING. THE INSERT THREADING IN GRILLE MAY NOT BE DEEP ENOUGH FOR BUG SCREENER RETAINER. MODEL VN. MODEL YEARS 2008-2012.

FSB-234-009 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

VOLVO TRUCK: FUEL TANK MOUNTING. FUEL TANK STRAPS OVER TIME MAY LOSE TORQUE AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO ROTATE. MODELS VN, VHD, VT, VAH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/21/12. *PE

SB-371-032 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

VOLVO: THERE MAY BE A COOLANT LEVEL SIGNAL FAILURE. *RM

SB-824-002 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

VOLVO TRUCK: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAB WATER INTRUSION, A CAB COWL SEAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY ENGINEERING. THE SEAL PART NUMBER 8083305 IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE COWL PANEL TO DIVERT WATER FLOW ONTO THE COWL PANEL RATHER THAN BETWEEN THE COWL PANEL AND CAB....

SP-372-008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE CORROSION. EMISSIONS COMPLAINT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 11/13/06 AND 12/05/08 MAY HAVE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE TWO MEGA FUSES IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA. *PE

SP-372-008 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE CORROSION. EMISSIONS COMPLAINT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 11/13/06 AND 12/05/08 MAY HAVE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE TWO MEGA FUSES IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA. *PE

FSB-252-023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLVO TRUCKS: EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS. BEGINNING MAY 12, 2008, A REDESIGNED EXHAUST FLEX PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE (LOCATED BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER DIFFUSER PIPE AND THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE) WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION ON VN, VHD, AND VT MODEL CHASSIS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *

561-016 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE PIPE LEAKAGE ON VN, VHD, AND VT VEHICLES. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 VOLVO VN

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

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