2006 Volvo Vnm problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (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 (64)
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 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-10-03 · Structure“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.