Volvo Vhd 2001

• Recall 67636 [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 56134 [USA]: If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire.
  On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.
  dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  volvo trucks recall no.Rvxx0406.Customers can 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 63318 [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 56957 [USA]: These trucks do not comply with the requirements.
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with an optional two-man passenger bench seat fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." on the two-man passenger bench seat inboard (center) position, seat belt d-ring mounting bracket weldnut, the weld is not sufficient to meet the seat belt pull requirements .
  dealers will replace the seat belt d-ring mounting bracket. Owner notification began on april 7, 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0303.Customers can 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 437 [USA]: Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash.
  On certain heavy duty class 8 axle back vehicles, the telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position.
  dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned. Owner notification began june 25, 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 2751 [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 2457 [USA]: This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
  dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 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 1455 [USA]: When the valve sticks open, it can result in a total loss of air from either the service or the park brake system. the driver may lose braking ability under a service application, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with a steerable auxiliary axle and equipped with certain meritor-wabco brake system two and four port relay valves. The valve may stick open when a high-pressure application is released.
  dealers will replace these valves. Owner notification began august 31, 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 or meritor wabco at 800-535-5560.
  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 6080 [USA]: This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. This condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. In addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort.
  dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began july 19, 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 3557 [USA]: This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up.
  Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty, axle back model vehicles. The design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint.
  owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them. Owner notification began march 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 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 2004345 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to salt spray intrusion which could cause the wiper motor connector to overheat and ignite. A vehicle fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor.

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• Recall 2003108 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles equipped with an optional two man passenger bench seat. The weld on the d-ring mounting bracket for the seat belt at the bench seat inboard (center) position may not be sufficient to meet the requirements of cmvss 210. Correction: dealer will replace the non-complying seat belt d-ring mounting bracket.

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• Recall 2002043 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with meritor waco pneumatic antilock brake system (abs) valve packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly. Bolts torque 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. Correction: dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification.

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• Recall 2002062 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the upper axle seats.

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• Recall 2002125 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain heavy-duty class 8, vhd axle back vehicles. The telescoping steering shaft in some driving situations could bottom out and side load the steering gear input shaft whenever the adjustable steering column is adjusted to the lower position. Over time, this condition could damage the steering gear input shaft resulting in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will install a re-designed steering shaft, which will not bottom out during vehicle operation regardless of where the adjustable steering column is positioned.

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• Recall 2001111 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the design of the lower steering column shaft universal joint boot could allow the boot to get entangled in the universal joint. This can cause increased steering effort, creating a potential for steering lock-up. Correction: owners will be advised to remove the universal joint boot per instructions. If an owner chooses, a volvo truck dealer can perform the remedy for them.

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• Recall 2001208 [Canada]: Steering
  Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks. The lower steering shaft may side-load the steering gear input shaft. This condition could result in non-uniform steering wheel efforts when turning the steering wheel. In addition, once the steering wheel turn is initiated, the vehicle may continue turning without returning to the straight ahead position with driver effort. This condition can result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the lower steering shaft.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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

Consumer states that when the truck is steered to the left the driver loses control the dealer has repaired the vehicle three times and the problem has reoccured. Nlm

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P071A [1] Transmission Mode Switch "A" Circuit
• P07CE [1] P07CE
• 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
• 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)