no report yet
Link: connection
Risk. BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
2001 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Volvo VNL, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Volvo VNL has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2001 Volvo VNL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Risk. IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Tail lights: switch
Risk. IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
no report yet
Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Supply: check valve
Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. OVER TIME THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED WEAR IN THE SHAFT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING AS A RESULT.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other VNL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VNL median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Volvo VNL, and the recalls they led to.
- Drag Link FailureLed to recall 10V-282
- INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLYLed to recall 03V-199
In owners' words
What VNL owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATES THE CLUSTER DISPLAY/FUEL MGT. PANEL IS BAD, FAWR IS 12,350, TRUCK WEIGHT KINGPIN AT CENTER SPLITTING THE DRIVES AND EMPTY TRAILER ATTACHED IS 10,860 FUEL AT ALMOST FULL CAPACITY, DUAL 125 GALLON TANKS PER DRIVERS.*JB
Own a 2001 VNL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.