2000 Volvo VN610
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the air supply brake control release valve expelled the brake air and depleted the air brake supply without warning which resulted in poor brake function as well an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by a…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the air supply brake control release valve expelled the brake air and depleted the air brake supply without warning which resulted in poor brake function as well an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the magnetventil valve needed to be replaced. after the initial replacement, the problem persisted. the manufacturer was alerted.
- Service brakes, air › Antilock
There was an air leak in the brakes.. this was the third time this happened. one could hear the air leaking from the brakes.*ak air pressure loss . *tc
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
The steering shaft sector of the u joint locked up. *Jb
- Suspension
The truck shakes and makes popping noise when stopping, consumer states that the front springs failed and the dealer agreed to replace it under warranty, however volvo will not upgrade to a heavy duty spring. *yh
- Electrical system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Steering · Suspension
Consumer states vehicle has experienced shorts, blowing fuses in dash and column. *tt
- Unknown or other
Consumer states the truck had dash problems. *yh
- Suspension
Consumer complains of the misalignment of the steering tires. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Structure › Body › Hood
Experiencing wiring problems associated with the dash. *jg
- Suspension
Vehicle IS experiencing steer tire wear. *yd
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Air conditioning unit failed, replaced twice. *tt
- Electrical system › Wiring
Consumer states truck IS experiencing wiring harness problems.*jb
- Structure
Vehicle IS experiencing problems with dash. Volvo vn610 truck. *slc
- Power train › Driveline · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension
Consumer states that the transmission has failed three times, dealers have continually adjusted ride height valve, also dealer kept trying to change driveline angle, the left rear u-bolt broke at 256,000, the bolts were retorqued regularly, consumer believes that the poor driveline has damaged the transmission and caused excess strain on axle parts.*yd
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
While driving 55 mph on the highway a malfunction occurred within the steering gear box which caused the vehicle to jerk and then pull to the left, causing loss of vehicle control, which resulted in a collision. please give any further details.*jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
The hood unlatches unexpectedly while driving blocking the drivers view or the road, the driver was told that this was a hood latch adjustment problem, the consumer took the vehicle in for the adjustment yet the hood still unlatches frequently. *Nlm *mj
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
We have 12 volvos and all are experiencing premature bearing failure which could lead to a fatality. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicle was coming to a stop and clutch dropped, no warning, clutch IS spicer brand. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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.
- Sleeper berth fires
- Steering gearbox or u-joint
- Steering axle u-bolt
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.
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
Every Volvo VN610 model year
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