1997 Volvo VN
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 1997 Volvo VN. Newest first.
Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When operating bobtail with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Remedy
Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. owner notification began december 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Remedy
The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign. the first owner notification letter was mailed april 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy or label within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there IS another failure of one of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. the upper steering arm can fail without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Remedy
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drl control module.
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. a wire that connects the engine control module (ecu) to the automatic braking control system (ABS) controller IS missing. the engine brake can lock up the rear axle wheels on a slick pavement, and the ABS would not prevent the lock up.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the wheels locked up, the potential for a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the ABS brakes.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the windshield wipers fail, the driver's visibility in wet weather will be reduced increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect relays.
The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
Remedy
Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie
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.
- 10235288CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
- 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
- 10213634Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213484Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10207370Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
- 10194987Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In
- 10186466Volvo Chassis - Redundant Brake Switch Test - Code MID136 SID55 FMI2, or( DTC ) P1055
- 10169015Volvo Chassis - Discharge Recirculation Valve (DRV) - FSB 258-029 , Engine Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Valve Deletion Kit , Installation
- 10169013Volvo Chassis - Volvo Hill Start Assist System Information
- 10169012Volvo Chassis - Fusion 2 Adaptive Cruise Function Document
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
- 10169007Volvo Chassis - Rain Sensor Bracket Removal And Installation Procedure when Using An Aftermarket Windshield
- 10130232Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
- 10128115Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
- 10127345Transmission ECU Programming
- 10127344Software Update, revise document
- 10127311On some trucks with the Telematics Gateway (TGW) system, the TGW control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
- 10127310In the event that an EGR temperature sensor replacement is required on a VOLVO D13H engine, a new routing configuration is required.
- 10126690Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
- 10126668Oil Filter Housing
- 10126667Regeneration in PTO Mode
- 10126664DEF Sensor Assembly Routing
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