2002 Volvo Heavy Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling · Structure › Body
Metal strap holding up air tank reservoir IS constantly breaking, broke on my truck few years ago while driving on the hwy, IS breaking up on all my trucks with above design. Myself getting tired with defective design and part, I have replaced metal strap with a tie down ratchet rated 5000lbs. Now…
Metal strap holding up air tank reservoir IS constantly breaking, broke on my truck few years ago while driving on the hwy, IS breaking up on all my trucks with above design. Myself getting tired with defective design and part, I have replaced metal strap with a tie down ratchet rated 5000lbs. Now I'm getting tickets from dot for doing so and solving the problem the right way. Mention above volvo part number IS 8073380. this IS a serious design issue involving all volvo trucks 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 if not more. Losing air tanks while traveling 65 mh on the hwy and being 80000 lbs IS a real safety hazard for all being on the road. *tr
- Tires
2006 volvo 245, unit 1 and unit 2 were west on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1 was overtaking unit 2 on the left side. unit 2 left front tire blew out and unit 1 and 2 collided. unit 1 started to jackknife forcing both units off the right side of the road. unit 2 drove into the ditch and…
2006 volvo 245, unit 1 and unit 2 were west on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1 was overtaking unit 2 on the left side. unit 2 left front tire blew out and unit 1 and 2 collided. unit 1 started to jackknife forcing both units off the right side of the road. unit 2 drove into the ditch and overturned onto the left side. Unit 1 struck the ditch and spun around and overturned onto the right side. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0048-91) *jb updated 03/21/11 *bf
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Integral hub and bearing assembly
The companies involved in this matter are: skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and volvo (manufacturer of class viii tractor/trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvinmeritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified volvo…
The companies involved in this matter are: skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and volvo (manufacturer of class viii tractor/trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvinmeritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified volvo of axles supplied with possible defective front hub assemblies.as a result of that notification, 433 trucks are being recalled by volvo for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report for additional details.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.
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.
- 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 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
- 10213526The Diagnostic Process
- 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
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
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