2006 VOLVO VNM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 VOLVO VNM
The 2006 VOLVO VNM has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2006 VOLVO VNM, potentially affecting up to 331,833 vehicles.
Recall 10V282000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 63,788 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.
Consequence: BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS...
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 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 06V021000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 33,102 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
Consequence: IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS...
View full details →Recall 05V498000 — WHEELS
| 1,376 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
Consequence: IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Recall 05V346000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 958 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE SIZE DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS NOT SHOWN.
Consequence: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 VOLVO VNM
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLVO VNM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2006 VOLVO TRACTOR WITH UNSAFE TOP STEP CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CASE. CUSTOMER STATES HE WAS INJURED DUE TO THIS POOR BUILDING OF THE STEPS. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE STEP IS ONLY CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CASE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ONLY THING THAT HELD THE STEPS TOGETHER WERE TWO LARGE PIECES OF RUBBER. THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEPS NEED TO BE SECURED PROPERLY. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2006 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 VOLVO VNM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 VOLVO VNM
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 VOLVO VNM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
K27690302 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P226C Intermittently Lighting The Malfunction Indicator Lamp ( MIL ) - OBD15 And OBD16 Conventional ChassisUpdated to reflect release of FSB284-064 (Above)
001 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CAB REAR PANEL, REPAIR. CRACKING OF THE REAR PANEL IN THE AREA OF THE CAB SIDE FAIRING LOWER BRACKET ATTACHMENT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 VOLVO VNM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNM
- 2001 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2002 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2006 VOLVO VNM (current)
- 2007 VOLVO VNM — 6 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2009 VOLVO VNM — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
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