2002 Volvo VNL

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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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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   2003-08-15Electrical system03V260000 On certain trucks, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

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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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   2003-12-24Equipment03V516000 On certain heavy-duty trucks, when the bunk is raised into the stored position, an object left on the bunk may inadvertently turn on a bunk lamp.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a bunk lamp with a push button on/off switch. Owner notification began on December 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

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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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   2011-05-23Recall queryClosed 2012-01-20 Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
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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.

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Is the 2002 Volvo VNL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo VNL have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.