2008 VOLVO VNM Recalls (10)

Campaign:
07V108000 on 03/15/2007
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
11/30/2006 - 02/27/2007
Affected:
84
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0701.customers may 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.
Campaign:
07V323000 on 07/25/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
11/13/2006 - 05/29/2007
Affected:
9,102
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Volvo recall no. rvxx0702.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V345000 on 08/07/2007
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
12/04/2006 - 03/06/2007
Affected:
677
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0703.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V410000 on 09/09/2007
Component:
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Manufactured:
03/11/2007 - 05/10/2007
Affected:
956
Defect:
On certain trucks, the hood restraint cylinder does not contain enough dampening to adequately restrain the hood.
Consequence:
The cylinders could possibly separate, which would leave the hood unrestrained when opening and closing the hood.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the hood restraint cylinders free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Volvo recall no.rvxx0704.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V496000 on 10/22/2007
Component:
Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly
Manufactured:
01/08/2006 - 06/28/2007
Affected:
6,519
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0705.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V529000 on 11/18/2007
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
07/01/2007 - 09/20/2007
Affected:
2,054
Defect:
On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear to the frame may not have been tightened to the specified torque.
Consequence:
Loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the bolts free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0706.customers 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.
Campaign:
07V573000 on 12/13/2007
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Affected:
104,845
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Volvo trucks recall no. rvxx0707.customers 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.
Campaign:
09V173000 on 05/20/2009
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Affected:
127,764
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V492000 on 10/17/2010
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
08/12/2007 - 03/25/2010
Affected:
1,926
Defect:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the tire description may be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label.
Consequence:
The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. the safety recall began on february 25, 2011. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes:
Volvo safety recall no. rvxx1005.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V268000 on 06/27/2013
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly
Manufactured:
12/19/2006 - 05/21/2013
Affected:
23,056
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 VOLVO VNM TSBs (28)

Bulletin:
00211
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
New technical courses available. introduction to tire pressure monitoring systems - classes now available. this course is intended to familiarize technicians and workshop foremen with volvo's tire pressure monitoring systems. *nj
Bulletin:
432 025
Component:
103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:
Sp 432-025, control unit, gear selector replacement; at2512c, ato2512c, at2812c, ato3112c. *pe
Bulletin:
RTJ-16629
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr
Bulletin:
SB-363-004
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Vovlo: the whole windshield washer system is becoming clogged from debris. *rm
Bulletin:
FSB 284-046
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Instrument cluster reported fuel economy calibration
Bulletin:
FSB 293-024
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
Bulletin:
FSB 293-012
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Exhaust gas recirculation, part update
Bulletin:
FSB 262-005
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Coolant bypass housing seal
Bulletin:
FSB 293-024
Component:
063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Summary:
Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
Bulletin:
FSB 293-026
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) differential pressure sensor
Bulletin:
FSB 284-059
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Nox sensor signal
Bulletin:
K91214678
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Automated manual transmission ( amt ) faults - diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p1052 - 18 , pid 33 fmi 5 intermittent fault in cold weatherupdated with new information and procedure
Bulletin:
K42708399
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p0422 lighting the malfunction indicator light ( mil ) - obd15 and obd16 chassis (non-common rail)updated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K84412328
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p249c intermittently lighting the malfunction indicator lamp ( mil ) - obd15 and obd16, model year ( my ) 2016 and 2017 chassisupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K03179378
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Service only regen requested with no warning. active fault codes p24a4 / p10fe - obd15 and obd16 chassis; does not apply to us17 (common rail fuel system) chassisupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K15164821
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Volvo chassis - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p2002, diagnostic information - obd13 and newerupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K27690302
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Volvo chassis - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p226c intermittently lighting the malfunction indicator lamp ( mil ) - obd15 and obd16 conventional chassisupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K86412082
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Engine diagnostic trouble codes ( dtc's ) p24a0 and p249f lighting the malfunction indicator lamp ( mil ) - obd15 (commonly model year 2016) and newerupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K82320750
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automated manual transmission ( amt - f ) ( i-shift) clutch valve unit ( cvu ) makes intermittent buzzing noise with the key on and engine offchanged repair information to reflect new software available.
Bulletin:
K97651904
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Volvo chassis - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p2459 lighting the malfunction indicator lamp ( mil ); possible frequent regeneration requests - obd15 and newer chassisupdated to reflect release of fsb284-064 (above)
Bulletin:
K14637412
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p0194 - 00 - fuel rail pressure sensor ( rps ), circuit erratic, intermittent - us17 ( ghg17 ) emissions and newer ( common rail fuel system ); common model years 2017 and 2018changed repair instructions to r
Bulletin:
K14701433
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p009e - 73 - fuel pressure relief control performance / stuck off - ghg17 ( us17 ) chassis with common rail fuel systemchanged repair instructions to reflect new procedures
Bulletin:
SERVICE INSTRUCT
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
Bulletin:
K52326370
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
Volvo chassis - diesel exhaust fluid ( def ) contamination in fuel system, inspection and repair - us10 to us14 ( non-common rail fuel system ) removed information for common rail chassis - now has its own solution.
Bulletin:
K97651904
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Volvo chassis - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p2459 lighting the malfunction indicator lamp ( mil ); possible frequent regeneration requests - obd15 and us14+obd16 (non-common rail) chassis, changed repair instructions to reflect obd16 so
Bulletin:
K24400052
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
Volvo chassis - equipped with an automated manual transmission (amt, i-shift ) - error code 126 displayed in premium tech tool (ptt ) while performing the calibration procedure after the shift control housing has been removed and installed,
Bulletin:
K24483157
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble codes ( dtc ) p208e and p103b logging with possible derate ( scr inducement ) - obd15, us14+obd16 emissions and newer rewrote test procedure for better clarity.
Bulletin:
K14701433
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) p009e - 73 - fuel pressure relief control performance / stuck off - ghg17 ( us17 ) chassis with common rail fuel system, updated to reflect ghg17 software release

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