2009 VOLVO VN Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 10V359000 on 08/03/2010
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/2008 - 02/05/2009
- Affected:
- 3,984
- Defect:
- Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. the bottom track that attaches to the arms used to open and close the window may de-bond, which results in the glass coming loose at the bottom.
- Consequence:
- The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and repair as required free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- Volvo recall no. rvxx1004.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:
- 10V571000 on 11/17/2010
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve
- Manufactured:
- 11/06/2005 - 10/29/2009
- Affected:
- 6,187
- Defect:
- Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2009 vhd, model year 2006 through 2010 vn, and model year 2007 through 2009 vt trucks manufactured from november 7, 2005, through october 30, 2009, equipped with an air release fifth wheel. the inversion valve on the frame may be orientated where contaminants can enter the valve through the exhaust port. as a result, the brake valve may corrode.
- Consequence:
- Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the inversion valve and replace as required. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 18, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- Volvo trucks safety recall no. rvxx1006.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:
- 12V510000 on 10/21/2012
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 08/03/2000 - 06/21/2012
- Affected:
- 1,496
- Defect:
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 vhd and vn trucks, manufactured from august 4, 2000, through june 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. the seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. this increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Volvo trucks of america will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. the safety recall began on may 10, 2013. owners may contact volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
- Notes:
- Volvo's recall campaign number is rvxx1204.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.
- Campaign:
- 15V651000 on 10/12/2015
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 04/13/2008 - 12/22/2014
- Affected:
- 14,934
- Defect:
- Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. parts are not currently available. volvo issued an interim notification to owners on october 28, 2015. replacement parts are now available. notices to owners were mailed on march 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is rvxx1508. volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is rvxx1509.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V651000 on 10/12/2015
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Manufactured:
- 04/13/2008 - 12/22/2014
- Affected:
- 14,934
- Defect:
- Volvo trucks north america (volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 volvo vn trucks manufactured april 14, 2008, to december 23, 2014. the affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. parts are not currently available. volvo issued an interim notification to owners on october 28, 2015. replacement parts are now available. notices to owners were mailed on march 1, 2016. owners may contact volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is rvxx1508. volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is rvxx1509.
- 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.
2009 VOLVO VN TSBs (90)
- Bulletin:
- SB-824-002
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: to reduce the potential for cab water intrusion, a cab cowl seal has been released by engineering. the seal part number 8083305 is positioned above the top edge of the cowl panel to divert water flow onto the cowl panel rathe
- Bulletin:
- SP-284-027
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: engine ecm and acm software updates. new software updates with enhancements are available for the engine control module (ecm) and aftertreatment control module (acm). new updates and enhancements will address turbo varnishin
- Bulletin:
- FSB-431-001
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: i shift transmission with mixed components. installation of replacement parts in an i shift transmission (version-c) may result in diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) mid 130 pid 160 fmi1 or fmi2. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-845-001
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: door seal, outer, replacement. the outer seal on the cab doors of volvo model trucks may prematurely separate from the cab shell. models vn-2, vhd-2 and vt. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-234-009
- Component:
- 071120 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: fuel tank mounting. fuel tank straps over time may lose torque and allow the fuel tank to rotate. models vn, vhd, vt, vah. no model years listed. *pe updated 2/21/12. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SP-284-026
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: engine ecu and acm software updates. new software updates with enhancements are available for the engine control module (ecm) and aftertreatment control module (acm). model vn. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-431-023
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: the transmission has an input shaft that was threaded wrong which could cause leakage in the area. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SB-371-032
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo: there may be a coolant level signal failure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-255-021
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Volvo: there is an oil leak on the side of the engine turbocharger. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-311-004
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Volvo: the battery box may experience premature wear on the tabs of the lid. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-357-001
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Mack trucks: there is revised mounting hardware for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-373-012
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: some engines leak oil through the grommet. information on the wiring harness, unit injector replacement. *rm updated 9/9/11. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-891-013
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: vehicles with partial chassis fairings may experience damage to the fairing's lower support rail. it can be caused by vibration of the fairing against the fiberglass rail. a procedure has been developed to improve the situatio
- Bulletin:
- SB-410-01
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Volvo: there are new clutch bearing lubrication tubes. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SP-252-024
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Volvo: an exhaust pipe insulation blanket can deteriorate over time. a new blanket has been released to protect from road splash. *rm updated 9/12/11. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-258-024
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- Volvo: information on fuel hose replacement. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-844-002
- Component:
- 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
- Summary:
- Volvo: there may be leaks at the lower sleeper window. *rm
- Bulletin:
- FSB-371-040
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Volvo: the front chassis harness may have been routed with the compressor air discharge line which can lead to corrosion of the harness. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SP-234-011
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Volvo: access to the fuel filler neck may be limited when the cab luggage door is closed. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SP-234-012
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: when cab luggage door is closed, access to fuel filler neck of fuel tanks with d shape may be limited. cab door must be open to refuel. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SP-373-016
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo: vehicles with 11l, 13l, and isx engines built between july 2007 and december 2011, block heater cables with thermostat controls have been found to be nonfunctional. *js
- Bulletin:
- SP-891-004
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Volvo: trucks built prior to 18/8/2011 were shipped without four (4) spring nuts pre-installed from the factory. *js
- Bulletin:
- FSB-255-023
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: connector pin, replacement. severe fretting damage of the engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) harness and turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) connector may cause an unreliable signal to the engin
- Bulletin:
- FSB-212-002
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: oil seepage at flywheel housing. this problem has already been solved in production, but the production solution is not compatible with previous generation flywheel housings. *js
- Bulletin:
- FSB-357-002
- Component:
- 330000 interior lighting
- Summary:
- Volvo: light control module (lcm), reprogramming. on some volvo units equipped with clear led clearance lights in the sun visor, the may exhibit an active fault code mid 216 psid 49 fmi 5. this fault indicates a trailer marker open issue wh
- Bulletin:
- SP-514-005
- Component:
- 043000 service brakes, air:slack adjusters
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: on the steering axle of the volvo trucks, the zerk fitting on the meritor slack adjuster comes into contact with the bolt head of the steering arm causing the fitting to break. *js updated 8/17/12. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-234-014-1
- Component:
- 092300 fuel system, other:fuel filter
- Summary:
- Volvo: to prevent erosion of engine fuel injector tips, fuel tank ventilation filter was added to vent lines and mounted on stanchion exhaust bracket on right side of truck. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11, d13, d16, us07, us10. model year
- Bulletin:
- FSB-255-024-03
- Component:
- 061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Volvo: severe fretting damage of engine variable geometry turbocharger (vgt) actuator harness cause signal to be unreliable to engine vgt actuator connector pin and socket contacts which should be replaced. models vn, vhd, vt, vah, d11,
- Bulletin:
- FSB-261-033-01
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Volvo: bug screen, located on the grille of truck, is loosening. the insert threading in grille may not be deep enough for bug screener retainer. model vn. model years 2008-2012.
- Bulletin:
- SP-255-022
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: missing signal from engine variable geometry turbocharger actuator (engine vgt actuator) with mechanical transmission, causes fretting of connector pins in engine vgt actuator connector. new mounting arrangement and relocat
- Bulletin:
- SP-255-024
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: relocating of engine vgt actuator connector and mounting arrangement was developed to eliminate fretting of connector pins in engine diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) and missing signal. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-375-008
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Volvo trucks: during operation of driver side swivel seat and i shift transmission, the harness rubbing or wires, are pulled out of connectors. this causes seat harness dropping or pulling away from clipping points. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-284-039
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Volvo: information regarding reprogramming of engine ecm with the new software. models vn, vhd, vah, d13h epa2010. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-284-047
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Volvo: on some trucks, there is an oil contamination into the engine wire harness because of a failure of the oil level sensor. models vah, vhd, vn, vt. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-221-011
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Volvo: low oil pressure, on certain vehicles, during long hard pull conditions, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) pid 100 fm1, spn 100 fmi 1 or p252400, can log on, with or without engine shut down lamp. model vn, vt. no years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-51-001
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Volvo: the air disc brake, on some trucks, may experience thermal overload due to an over adjustment of normal pad wear compensation that maintains clearance running between brake pad and rotor. models vah, vhd, vn. no years listed.
- Bulletin:
- FSB-512-002
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Volvo: on some trucks, air disc brake may experience a condition of thermal overload. thermal overload reduces running clearance between pad and rotor below desired level which is an over adjustment of normal pad wear compensation. model
- Bulletin:
- FSB-432-013
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: procedural information regarding the replacement of high range cone in the section of the automated manual transmission (amt). model vn, vhd, vah, vt. *pe updated 8/8/14. *pe
- Bulletin:
- FSB-593-012
- Component:
- 118500 electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
- Summary:
- Volvo truck: due to internal build up contamination of grime, salt, road debris, in harsh environments, causes solenoid valve to malfunction and trailer brake circuit to maintain trailer brake pressure after hill start assist event. model
- Bulletin:
- FSB 213-002, Exh
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector diagnostic trouble code (dtc).
- Bulletin:
- FSB 392-004, Rad
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- On volvo trucks built between october 6, 2008 and august 18, 2014, with a factory installed programmable radio, the old radio may no longer be available for purchase. to upgrade from a glad format radio to a dea500 format radio follow the f
- Bulletin:
- FSB373-024
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Some volvo trucks equipped with ishift transmissions built between january 15, 2007 and august 14, 2017 may have pto solenoid bracket or transmission harness connector failures due to excessive vibration.
- Bulletin:
- FSB 381-047
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster reprogramming
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-016
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve oil supply line, updated part
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-047
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Oil level sensor harness wire splice
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-046
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster reported fuel economy calibration
- Bulletin:
- SP 284-049
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Engine control module (ecm) software update
- Bulletin:
- FSB 432-014
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission ecu compatibility
- Bulletin:
- FSB 371-049
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- Battery cable, routing
- Bulletin:
- SP 386-004
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Fuel management module, replacement, incorrect calibration
- Bulletin:
- FSB 375-010
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat harness routing (non-swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
- Bulletin:
- FSB 375-011
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Seat harness routing (swivel) wires pulling away from clipping points
- 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 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 216-001
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Twin mass flywheel conversion, transmission removed
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-027
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Egr mass flow rate low, diagnostic trouble code
- Bulletin:
- FSB 431-010
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Range synchronizer, repair
- 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 811-005
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor cracks repair (front panel)
- Bulletin:
- FSB 811-006
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor cracks repair (rear panel)
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-038
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Engine coolant thermostat software update
- Bulletin:
- FSB 215-002
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Timing plate leak repair
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 215-003
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Timing plate flange screw
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-057
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- High soot output
- Bulletin:
- FSB 222-004
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Oil filter housing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 262-005
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Coolant bypass housing seal
- Bulletin:
- FSB 432-013
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Amt high range cone replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 801-003
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Service door rust prevention
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 234-018
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Single fuel tank ventilation filter kit
- Bulletin:
- FSB 234-019
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Dual fuel tanks ventilation filter kit
- Bulletin:
- SP 293-027
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Coolant hose, egr cooler, replacement
- 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 252-031
- Component:
- 061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
- Summary:
- Turbocharger outlet pipe
- Bulletin:
- FSB 258-035
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Aftertreatment def tank vent filter
- Bulletin:
- FSB 258-036
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Def sensor assembly routing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 284-059
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Nox sensor signal
- Bulletin:
- FSB 210-045
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Regeneration in pto mode
- Bulletin:
- FSB 222-004
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Oil filter housing
- Bulletin:
- FSB 593-012
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- Hill start assist solenoid, replacement
- Bulletin:
- FSB 293-022
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- In the event that an egr temperature sensor replacement is required on a volvo d13h engine, a new routing configuration is required.
- Bulletin:
- SP 398-001
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- On some trucks with the telematics gateway (tgw) system, the tgw control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
- Bulletin:
- SP2 284-036
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Software update, revise document
- Bulletin:
- SP 431-021
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Transmission ecu programming
- Bulletin:
- FSB 216-001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Twin mass flywheel conversion
- 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:
- SERVICE INSTRUCT
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
- Bulletin:
- FSB216-002
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Flywheel resurfacing guidelines, i-shift
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