2001 Volvo VNL
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2001-06-27Steering01V201000 Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The wrong steering column to steering gear shaft may have been installed in these vehicles. Using the shorter vnm steering shaft could result in…
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct lower steering shaft. Owner notification began June 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
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2002-02-27Service brakes, air02V018003 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began February 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…
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2002-04-29Service brakes, air02V110000 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…
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…
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2002-10-31Exterior lighting02V238000 Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The two tail lamps…
Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began October 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
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2002-12-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-05-30 Integral hub and bearing assembly
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2003-10-06Suspension03V199000 On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's FF98X series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on June 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on October 6, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
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2009-01-15Engineering analysisClosed 2010-07-06 Drag Link Failure
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2009-09-30Visibility09V173000 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.
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…
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2010-09-02Steering10V282000 Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left untreated may result in a ball socket…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, Volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on September 2, 2010. The safety recall…
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Date not on fileTrailer hitches03V204000 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with jost international jsk 37U series fifth wheels, a fatigue crack can develop in the bracket pin weld under certain loading conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V204000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 01V201000 · Steering
- Recall 02V018003 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 02V110000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 02V238000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 03V199000 · Suspension
- Recall 09V173000 · Visibility
- Recall 10V282000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Volvo VNL reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VNL have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.