Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo VN, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
5 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 Volvo VN.
| 2004345 21 Sept 2004 | Other On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may be susceptible to salt spray intrusion which could cause the wiper motor connector to overheat and ignite. … |
| 2002147 31 Jul 2002 | Suspension Certain vehicles affected may contain tie rod assemblies, model 20-EDL, manufactured by TRW. These tie rods may display premature wear that could eventually le… |
| 2002062 28 Mar 2002 | Suspension On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. This could result… |
| 2002043 8 Mar 2002 | Brakes Certain heavy-duty trucks equipped with Meritor Waco pneumatic antilock brake system (ABS) valve packages. The assembly bolts on these valve packages were not t… |
| 2001261 31 Oct 2001 | Steering The steer axle tie rod ball-socket assembly ball stud may separate from the socket due to premature wear. If this event occurs, there will be no steering contro… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE FORWARD AND/OR REAR DRIVE AXLE UPPER AXLE SEAT CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE AXLE TO SHIFT OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2001 Volvo VN: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11000873 | CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil. |
| 10241906 | TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test |
| 10241904 | CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off |
| 10240244 | CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10235288 | CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal. |
| 10235279 | CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed. |
| 10232592 | Flywheel Housing Thread Repair |
| 10219421 | Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions |
| 10215308 | Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion |
| 10215306 | Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria |
| 10215283 | AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures |
| 10215282 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10215281 | Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10215279 | NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215277 | DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information |
| 10215276 | (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP) |
| 10215271 | DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215270 | Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer |
| 10215265 | Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer |
| 10215263 | Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data |
| 10213634 | Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213631 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10213604 | Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster |
| 10213526 | The Diagnostic Process |
| 10213510 | Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
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