2000 Volvo VN Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo VN. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V457000Sep 17, 200456,154 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Volvo VN 2000–2004, VHD 2000–2004

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

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• 02V037005Aug 15, 200219,915 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
  Covers: Volvo VN 1999–2000, WAH 1999–2000, WG 1999–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

  Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 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…

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NHTSA investigations

• DP01006Equipment certification labelClosed · May 10, 2001
• EA01011U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblieClosed · Apr 18, 2001

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