2005 Volvo VT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 Volvo VT. Newest first.
Volvo trucks IS recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. a seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. the recall began on september 30, 2009. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a short circuit occurs and IS left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. the recall began on february 25, 2008. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. if a casting breaks when the vehicle IS traveling on a roadway there IS the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. the recall began on august 26, 2005. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The frequency…
ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The frequency of related actions led ODI to open this formal investigation.An Information Request (IR) letter was sent to Volvo on 23 June 2011.Volvo responded on 17 August 2011 and then provided updated warranty information on 9 January 2012.Volvo provided production change data and warranty information which was correlated to vehicle build month and failure date.ODI analyzed the data to determine if additional production time frames should have been included in previous recalls.ODI also requested information from its network of fleet owners.The response from this network reaffirmed the accuracy of the updated warranty information.Based on the information and data received, ODI has concluded that all production periods have been appropriately addressed by Volvo's previous recalls and no additional recall action is required at this time.
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
- 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)
- 10208517Volvo Chassis - FSB 761-002, Shock Absorber, Inspection
- 10207449Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
- 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
- 10172358Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
- 10167586Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
- 10130238Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair - US10 to US14 ( Non-Common Rail Fuel System ) Removed information for common rail chassis - now has its own solution.
- 10130232Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
- 10128115Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
- 10126690Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
- 10126657Dual Fuel Tanks Ventilation Filter Kit
- 10126656Single Fuel Tank Ventilation Filter Kit
- 10126655Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
- 10126654Service Door Rust Prevention
- 10126653AMT High Range Cone Replacement
- 10126642Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
- 10126641Timing Plate Leak Repair
- 10126639Engine Coolant Thermostat Software Update
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