2007 VOLVO VNL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2007 VOLVO VNL
The 2007 VOLVO VNL has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VNL, potentially affecting up to 276,255 vehicles.
Recall 13V268000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 23,056 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.
Consequence: Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
View full details →Recall 09V173000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 127,764 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. SINCE THIS RECALL INVOLVES A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES, VOLVO WILL RELEASE THE RECALL IN STAGES AS PARTS ARE RECEIVED. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE REGIONS/STATES...
View full details →Recall 09V030000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 366 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
Consequence: IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V573000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 104,845 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
Consequence: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V496000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 6,519 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PIN.
Consequence: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PIVOT BOLT CAN BECOME LOOSE WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER COULD DRIVE AWAY AND THE TRAILER COULD BECOME DISENGAGED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V345000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 677 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
Consequence: IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V323000 — STEERING
| 9,102 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Consequence: IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 07V108000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 84 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
Consequence: IF A FATIGUE FAILURE OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNATTENDED, THE AXLE MAY LOCK UP OR THE END OF THE AXLE COULD COME OFF, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 06V385000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 3,842 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR RPL20 HIGH ANGLE INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS, AN IMPROPER SEATED OR MISSING SNAP RING CAN RESULT IN THE BEARING CUP TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIP YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CROSS COULD THEN CONTACT THE SLIP YOKE CASTING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE EAR WORK TO FRACTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND AY ADDITIONAL NEARBY OBJECTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFTS AND REPLACE THEM AS NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 VOLVO VNL
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLVO VNL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakeconventionalair | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HOOD BRACKET CUTS THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS CAUSES THE HOOD TO ONLY BE SECURED WITH ONE BRACKET WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. THE HOOD IS ONLY PARTIALLY SECURED WHEN OPERATING ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. *TR
I'D LIKE TO REQUEST FROM THIS DEPARTMENT TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION ON A RUSTY FRAME PROBLEM ON 2005, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMERCIAL VOLVO VNL TRUCKS. THESE TRUCKS HAVE HIGH TENDENCY TO HAVE FRAME RUST AND EVEN PERFORATION PUTTING MOTORISTS AT RISK IN THE USA HIGHWAYS.
I HAVE ~15 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRIVING MOST MAKE/MODELS OF CLASS 8 TRUCKS IN ALASKA AND LOWER 48 STATES. I HAVE NEVER OPERATED ANY TRUCK WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO RISK BLINDING ON-COMING TRAFFIC WITH MY HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO OPERATE AT ALL AFTER SUNSET - UNTIL THIS ONE. THE PROJECTOR STYLE LENS SHEDS LITTLE MORE LIGHT ON THE PAVEMENT AHEAD THAN I EXPECT FROM A CLEARANCE LAMP SHOP MECHANICS TELL ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR ALL VOLVO TRUCKS USING THE "VN" STYLE AERO-COMPOSITE DESIGN. ON THE OTHER HAND, THE HIGH BEAM, FOG AND DRIVING LAMPS ARE WONDERFUL. THIS REALLY IS STUNNINGLY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS AN INVESTIGATION. I'M MYSTIFIED THAT NHTSA HASN'T ACTED ALREADY. COULD IT BE AS SIMPLE AS WORN OUT BULBS? ...INCORRECT BULBS? INVISIBLY DEGRADED PROJECTOR LENSES? ...DEGRADED VOLTAGE TO THE BULBS? WHATEVER IS WRONG, NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. AND EVERY NIGHT I OPERATE, I WORRY THAT I MIGHT BE BLAMED FOR AN INCIDENT BECAUSE MY LOW BEAMS KEEP ME BLIND OR BECAUSE I BLINDED ON-COMING TRAFFIC WITH MY HIGH BEAMS. HOW 'BOUT IT NHTSA? THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO FIX SOMETHING BEFORE PEOPLE GET HURT. PLEASE SEE ALSO: HTTP://WWW.THETRUCKERSREPORT.COM/TRUCKINGINDUSTRYFORUM/VOLVO-FORUM/168835-STARTED-VOLVO-HEADLIGHT-COMPLAINT-WITH-NHTSA.HTML. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL TRUCK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DRAG LINK. THE DRAG LINK SEPARATED FROM THE FIRE WALL. THE DRAG LINK AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (OKLAHOMA STATE POLICE REPORT NUMBER: AM02905-11). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 507,648.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL64T TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE DETERIORATING AND REDUCING VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME EXTREMELY FOGGY AND HAZY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER ADVISED ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,928.
Safety Rating for the 2007 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 VOLVO VNL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 VOLVO VNL
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 VOLVO VNL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP 364-022 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
VOLVO: TEMP A START FAN CONTROL MODULE, INSTALLATION. VOLVO MODEL VNL-2 BUILT BETWEEN 1/1/06 AND 3/8/07 WILL REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ENGINE FAN CONTROL MODULE. *PE
373-005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
EMS FUSE CONTAMINATION: CERTAIN VOLVO VNL-2 VEHICLE BUILT WITH A CUMMINS ISX ENGINE BETWEEN 11/22/06 AND 05/07/07 MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION OF EMS FUSES. *PE
255007 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA - SP 225-007, TURBOCHARGER MOUNTING GASKET, REPLACEMENT / BUILT WITH A D13F ENGINE BETWEEN 06/30/06 AND 10/03/07. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2007 VOLVO VNL.
Investigation PE07046 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Closed
Opened:
SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNL
- 2002 VOLVO VNL — 1 complaint
- 2003 VOLVO VNL — 3 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VNL — 5 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VNL — 7 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO VNL — 11 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO VNL (current)
- 2008 VOLVO VNL — 3 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO VNL — 11 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VNL — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VNL — 4 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VNL — 7 complaints
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