1997 Volvo Heavy Truck

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Broken or damaged engine fan

  SQ97011Opened May 6, 1997Closed Jun 10, 1997
  Volvo reported that they received 237 warranty claims on fan blade assemblies.of these, 130 mentioned piece missing from blade upon being inspected by dealer personnel, but not a single incident was observed by shop personnel.field trips to several dealers indicated that they have not seen any problems with the…

  Volvo reported that they received 237 warranty claims on fan blade assemblies.of these, 130 mentioned piece missing from blade upon being inspected by dealer personnel, but not a single incident was observed by shop personnel.field trips to several dealers indicated that they have not seen any problems with the subject engine fan.a defect trend has not been identified at this time.this ivestigation IS closed.odi will monitor this problem and take the necessary action in the future, if appropriate.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
• 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
• 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
• 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
• 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
• 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
• 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
• 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
• 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
• 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
• 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
• 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
• 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
• 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
• 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
• 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
• 10213512Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Bendix Wingman Fusion Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS ) Camera Removal And Installation
• 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
• 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
• 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
• 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
• 10213503Volvo Chassis - Bendix Wingman ACB ( Active Cruise with Braking ) SD-13-3333
• 10213502Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Consumption Log Form
• 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
• 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
• 10209849Service Literature Published and Released in March, 2022
• 10209848TDP - When and How to Engage DTS
• 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
• 10208537Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
• 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
• 10203154Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
• 10203010Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
• 606331Subject regarding oil pressure sensor modification.
• 605831Vehicles may experience air leakage from the purge valve or the purge valve may freeze open in cold weather.

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