1996 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 VOLVO VNL
The 1996 VOLVO VNL has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 1996 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 5,532 vehicles.
Recall 02V238000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 5,532 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Consequence: IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 VOLVO VNL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLVO VNL.
Safety Rating for the 1996 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 VOLVO VNL
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
K97651904 — ENGINE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P2459 Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ); Possible Frequent Regeneration Requests - OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Non-Common Rail) Chassis, Changed repair instructions to reflect OBD16 software release
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 VOLVO VNL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL
- 1991 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1992 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO VNL (current)
- 1997 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO VNL — 8 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO VNL — 16 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO VNL — 12 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VNL — 1 complaint
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