Volvo Vn — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 3, 2025
Model years: 2026
On certain trucks, the center roof marker light connector(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the center roof marker light(s) may not work.
Volvo Vn — Structure
High risk
Sep 18, 2025
Model years: 2026
On certain trucks, the interior door handle cables may not have been installed properly in the door latches. As a result, the doors may not be able to be opened from inside.
Volvo Vn — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 18, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the trailer body control module could cause the trailer lights not to work. Safety Risk: Trailer lights that don't work could make the vehi
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Aug 11, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, the oversteer guidance feature may not work properly. As a result, in an oversteer situation, the oversteer guidance could cause the steering wheel to tur
Volvo Vn — Engine
High risk
Apr 17, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, the turbo idler gear bracket fasteners may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the turbo could fail and cause the engine to stall. If this happ
Volvo Vn — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 7, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the backlight for the hazard light switch not to work, or to turn off while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see the
Volvo Vn — Brakes
High risk
Oct 23, 2024
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, includ
Also affects: Volvo Vah, Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vnr
Volvo Vn — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 23, 2024
Model years: 2025
Issue: On one truck, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) may not turn on if there's a problem with the trailer's ABS system. Safety Risk: A warning light that doe
Volvo Vn — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 4, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Under certain conditions, a software problem may cause the throttle signal to be inverted. If this happens, the engine may not return to idle. As a result, the trucks don't meet ce
Volvo Vn — Wheels
High risk
Sep 13, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain trucks, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened on the left-side of the vehicle. As a result, the lug nuts could loosen or fall off. If this happe
Volvo Vn — Electrical
High risk
Nov 22, 2023
Model years: 2023, 2024
On certain trucks, the engine may not return to idle if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As a result, the trucks don't meet certain requirements of Canad
Volvo Vn — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 15, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue : On certain trucks equipped with an optional passenger-side bench seat, the seat may not be properly attached to the floor. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a c
Also affects: Volvo Vnm, Volvo Vnrhd
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Oct 14, 2015
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, a defect in the the ball joint seals on the drag link could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could result in ball joint
Volvo Vn — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 18, 2012
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 – Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. The weld used to secure the nut to the center-passenger seatbelt D-
Also affects: Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vn — Other
High risk
Dec 6, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks equipped with an air release fifth wheel hitch, the inversion valve on the frame may be orientated where contaminants can enter the valve through the exhaust port
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Mar 31, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the steering shaft pinch bolt hole may be incorrectly located. As a result, the steering shaft may separate from the steering gear which could lead to a sudden
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vn — Suspension
High risk
Nov 30, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear drive axle spindles were overheated during fabrication's heat treatment process. Such a condition compromises the overall structural integrity of the
Volvo Vn — Suspension
High risk
Jul 7, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the rear suspension transverse beam castings were not made to specifications. If a casting were to break when the vehicle is in motion, parts could become proj
Also affects: Volvo Vh, Volvo Vt
Volvo Vn — Wheels
High risk
Jun 10, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, wheels were not pre-stressed and could, over time, develop cracks. If allowed to propagate, the cracks may result in wheel failure, which could cause a vehicle
Also affects: Volvo Vh
Volvo Vn — Other
High risk
Sep 21, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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
Also affects: Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vn — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 23, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, the bolts that retain the universal joint to the yoke at the transmission may not be tightened to the engineering specifications. This can result in the drive
Volvo Vn — Other
High risk
Feb 10, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, an incorrectly assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness may allow continuous electrical power to the engine pre-heater power relays if the fuse in the
Also affects: Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vn — Suspension
High risk
May 5, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, the upper forward and/or rear drive axle seat may break potentially allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment. This condition could result in loss o
Also affects: Volvo Wxll, Volvo Wx, Volvo Vhd
Volvo Vn — Suspension
High risk
Jul 31, 2002
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Certain vehicles affected may contain tie rod assemblies, model 20-EDL, manufactured by TRW. These tie rods may display premature wear that could eventually lead to the ball stud s
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wx
Volvo Vn — Suspension
High risk
Mar 28, 2002
Model years: 2001
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 s
Also affects: Volvo Vhd, Volvo Wx, Volvo Wxll, Volvo Wxr
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Oct 31, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
The steer axle tie rod ball-socket assembly ball stud may separate from the socket due to premature wear. If this event occurs, there will be no steering control to the right steer
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wx
Volvo Vn — Label
High risk
May 5, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the certification label which contains front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information pursuant to the requirements of CMVSS 120 does not accurately reflect
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Dec 14, 2000
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the steer axle tie rod ball-socket assembly ball stud may separate from the socket due to premature wear. if this event occurs. there will be no steering contr
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wx
Volvo Vn — Brakes
High risk
Apr 17, 2000
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the double check valve disc incorporated into the brake manifold dash valve can become brittle over time and crack. If this condition exists and there is a sin
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wah, Volvo Wca, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wia
Volvo Vn — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 29, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles, the electrical circuit for the fuel metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact (parking) heater does not contain a rollover protection switch that would s
Volvo Vn — Brakes
High risk
Jun 21, 1999
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the brake automatic slack adjuster pull pawl may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If this condition exists, the brake will lose further adjustm
Also affects: Volvo Autocar, Volvo Wg, Volvo Wx
Volvo Vn — Steering
High risk
Jan 11, 1999
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the front steer axle upper steering arm on may fail without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Suspect steering arms will be repl
Also affects: Volvo Acl, Volvo Wg
Volvo Vn — Brakes
High risk
Sep 22, 1997
Model years: 1997
THE ENGINE BRAKE, IF ENGAGED, WILL DEFEAT THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING CONTROL (ABS) SYSTEM. THE ENGINE BRAKE COULD LOCK UP THE REAR WHEELS ON A SLICK PAVEMENT, AND THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD N
Volvo Vn — Visual System
High risk
Sep 8, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE RELAY THAT CONTROLS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER AND AN INCREASED RISK
Volvo Vn — Structure
High risk
Apr 23, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUC
Volvo Vn — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 19, 1997
Model years: 1996
THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. IF THE CONTROL MODULE FAILS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. CORRECTION: DAYTIME RUNNING
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