2003 Volvo VNL

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

9 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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   2003-02-26Visibility03V038000 On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the window. Owner notification began on February 26, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

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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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   2003-12-24Equipment03V516000 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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   2006-02-20Wheels05V498000 Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.

   Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. The recall began on February 20, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo…

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   2006-03-03Engine and engine cooling06V021000 On certain trucks equipped with D12D engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the EGR valves to the cooler may crack or break.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the EGR cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on February 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that…

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   2008-02-25Electrical system07V573000 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.

   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.

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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 2003 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 2003 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is interior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Volvo VNL have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.