2004 Volvo Vnl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Tires (1) · Steering:linkages (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection 2010-06-24 · campaign 10V282000 · 63,788 vehicles
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.
Risk: BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: 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 MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Service bulletins (69)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-08-29 · CBR-2120 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: volvo vhd & vn models - vehicle wil not start, pto active message displayed in cluster, pto light on when pto switch is turned off
Suspension 2023-08-14 · V728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: barksdale leveling valve, leak test
Power Train 2023-07-24 · CBR-2112 202307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-08-29 · CBR-2201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine control module (ems) software (msw) information â august 2022; improvement list (change log) - us21+obd22 (13l vgt, tc) and us17+obd22 (11l) emissions
Power Train 2022-06-21 · KC-2112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
Service Brakes, Air 2022-06-21 · KC-2119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc u012100 - lost communication with anti-lock brake system (abs) control module, no additional information
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2009-12-04 · Steering:linkages“west bound on 288. did my pre trip. i was fully loaded. i was in the middle lane. all of the sudden my steering wheel got light. it did not have any control. the truck started drifting to the right. i tried to steer to the left. the truck did not respond. i started to apply the brakes. i was able to bring the truck to a stop without crash…”
2009-11-17 · Steering · 500,000 mi · 💥 crash“drag link came loose while our driver was pulling a load on interstate 81. he lost all steering and drove into a guardrail. the total costs for repairs to us was $17,022.93. the tractor had just been served and the drag link appeared fine at that time. we have noticed them failing in the past and changed them regularly. *tr…”
2009-04-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 688,000 mi“my volvo truck started having low power problem after a certified volvo dealer replaced copper cups on it. to fix that problem, i took the truck to another certified volvo dealer, who replaced egr valve,which was under warranty. according to them, it was supposed to resolve the problem, but it did not. it still had low power. i brought it back to t…”
2005-04-27 · Tires“there were two recapped tires placed on the rear-extended lift axle of a dump truck. while driving 55 mph one tire blew out, and the other tire separated while carrying a load. upon speaking with the retailer they referred the consumer to the wholesaler. neither claimed responsibility, and referred her to j.p. burns who was a recapping specialis…”
2004-01-21 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 2,000 mi“glass mirrors vibrated to the point were it was difficult to see. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.