Volvo Vnl 2001

• Recall 66815 [USA]: Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  volvo recall no. Rvxx1003.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 67633 [USA]: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
  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.
  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 that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0902.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 63315 [USA]: If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
  On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37u series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
  dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to [email protected] or volvo truck at 800-528-6586.
  also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 63417 [USA]: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
  On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
  dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-528-6586.
  volvo recall no. Rvxx0304.Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 833 [USA]: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
  dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 3138 [USA]: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
  dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2750 [USA]: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected abs valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. if air leaks develop at any of the abs valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (abs) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
  dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began february 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 4797 [USA]: Over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft.
  dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began june 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2010209 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain trucks, the drag link may fail, which could result in a ball socket separation. A separation of the drag link will cause a complete loss of steering, and may result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and, as required, replace the drag link assembly.

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• Recall 2009144 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to water intrusion, which could result in an electrical short circuit and a fire. This could cause property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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• Recall 2003159 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect will result in premature spalling of the wheel bearings, which in turn will lead to eventual breakdown of the bearing. Correction: dealer will replace both steer axle hubs.

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• Recall 2003203 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter, which may result in a fire. Correction: dealer will replace the suspect wiring harness.

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• Recall 2001262 [Canada]: Steering
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in steering shaft being operated (steering shaft column extended adjustment) outside the normal operating range of the steering shaft over time this condition could result in accelerated wear in the shaft with the potential for loss of steering as a result. Correction : dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Drag link failure investigation # EA09003

  Ea09-003 is closed with the submission of volvos recall 10v-282 recalling approximately 111,034 model year (my) 1998 through 2005 vn and vnl class 8 trucks.Volvo announced recall 10v-282 in response to nhtsas recall request letter dated june 3, 2010 (available at nhtsas web site www.Safercar.Gov). Nhtsa found that these vehicles were designed and manufactured with a trw ball joint that does not meet the combined performance requirements and foreseeable inspection practices of the u.S. Market.The ball joint in the steering system that connects the drivers side steering arm/knuckle to the drag link can fail resulting in a total loss of steering on the vehicle.Volvo changed the size and supplier of the ball joint used on these vehicles starting with the 2006 my vehicles.The failure rates on the vehicles manufactured with the larger ball joint are significantly less than the subject vehicles.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in volvos recall.Odi will continue to monitor the incidence of drag link failures in other my volvo trucks.Note:the recall request letter dated june 3, 2010 associated with this investigation describes 49 incidents of ball joint separation.After a comprehensive review of the data it was discovered that the number of separations that nhtsa was aware of was 41 with a failure rate of 36.9 r/100k.The 41 separations resulted in 23 crash allegations.
  

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• Integral hub and bearing assembly investigation # PE02095

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Consumer states the cluster display/fuel mgt. Panel is bad, fawr is 12,350, truck weight kingpin at center splitting the drives and empty trailer attached is 10,860 fuel at almost full capacity, dual 125 gallon tanks per drivers.*jb

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P111C [1] P111C
• P040A [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit
• P040B [1] Exhaust Gas Recirculation Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
• P1121 [1] Engine Coolant sensor out of range/ECT Sensor Out Of Self Test Range
• P009E [2] Fuel Pressure Relief Control Performance/Stuck Off
• P208E [2] Reductant Injection Valve Stuck Closed Bank 1 Unit 1
• P103B [2] P103B
• P2459 [2] Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Frequency
• P0194 [1] Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
• P249F [1] Excessive time to enter closed loop Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration control
• P24A0 [1] Closed loop Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration control, control limit reached – temperature too low
• P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• P226C [1] ISO/SAE Reserved
• P2002 [1] Diesel Particulate Filter Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
• P24A4 [1] P24A4
• P10FE [1] P10FE
• P249C [1] Excessive time to enter closed loop reductant injection control
• P0422 [1] Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)