2000 Volvo Volvo Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck. Newest first.
Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel IS activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer ABS whenever the ignition switch IS in the on or run position. owner notification began april 29, 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 trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an inappropriate gear IS selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Remedy
Eaton IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
2000 volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly. *Ln (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0401-90)*jb
- Vehicle speed control
Same component failed at 17291 miles. Both units were replace under warranty but when they fail the gas pedal IS inoperative and the speed diminishes to less than 10 mph. This IS hazardous on a busy highway. Besides the safety concerns, I am concerned about replacement of an expensive part every year.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Consumer states that the hood was not adjusted properly at the time of purchase, causing it to pop open while driving down the road, consumer also states that there has been a problem with opening the hood, model IS a vn64t610. *slc
- Suspension
Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were accidents, however did not specify as to which vehicles. *yd
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension › Front
The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. Vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause was unknown. the dealer replaced new tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved. *yh
- Power train › Axle assembly · Tires
The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
- Steering
Driver experienced problems with the steering axle and the tire blew out causing loss of control and collision into ditch and guardrail, possible steering defect (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
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
- 10215258Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215255New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running At Idle Following EMS Programming With Data Transfer
- 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
- 10207416Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Central Systems Status; How To Check Central Systems Server Status For Product Identification, Missing Operations (Product Configuration), Programming Failure And Software Download Issues
- 10203154Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
- 10203010Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
- 10200966Selective Catalytic Reduction ( SCR ) Efficiency And NOx Sensor Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC ) P225C, P225E, P221A and P2201: NOx Sensor Diagnostic Information TO BE USED BEFORE SENSOR REPLACEMENT - OBD13 And Newer Emissions (Commonly Model Year 20
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
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