2007 VOLVO VNM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 VOLVO VNM
The 2007 VOLVO VNM has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VNM, potentially affecting up to 275,889 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 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 VNM
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 VOLVO VNM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TWO HEAD ON COLLISIONS AND PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE COLLISIONS INVOLVED TWO DIFFERENT VOLVO TRACTORS.
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNM670. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 450,000.
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2007 VOLVO VNM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 VOLVO VNM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 VOLVO VNM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 VOLVO VNM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNM
- 2002 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2004 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2006 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2007 VOLVO VNM (current)
- 2008 VOLVO VNM — 1 complaint
- 2009 VOLVO VNM — 3 complaints
- 2010 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO VNM — 0 complaints
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