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2001 Volvo VNMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Volvo VNM, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Volvo VNM has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2001 Volvo VNM 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

Link: connection

Recall 10V-282 · Jun 24, 2010 · 63,788 vehicles

Risk. BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 09V-173 · May 21, 2009 · 127,764 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 03V-204 · May 30, 2003 · 1,275 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Tail lights: switch

Recall 02V-238 · Sep 9, 2002 · 5,532 vehicles

Risk. IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 02V-110 · Apr 11, 2002 · 208 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 02V-018 · Feb 11, 2002 · 1,814 vehicles

Risk. BOLTS TORQUED BELOW SPECIFICATION WILL NOT RELIABLY PREVENT AIR LEAKAGE AT THE AFFECTED ABS VALVE PACKAGE INTERFACE JOINTS ONCE THE COMPONENT BEGINS NORMAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 02V-014 · Jan 15, 2002 · 184 vehicles

Risk. AT NIGHT, IN A BOB-TAILED (NO TRAILER) CONDITION, THE REAR OF THE TRUCK MAY NOT BE AS VISIBLE TO VEHICLES FOLLOWING THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 VNM 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 VNM median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Volvo VNM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLYPE02095 · closed May 30, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-199

Own a 2001 VNM?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.