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CarsLore / Volvo / VNM / 2013

2013 Volvo VNM

No owner complaints on file. 9 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

0complaints · 0 crashes, 0 fires
9recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
—median mileage at failure

Compared with other years

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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Recalls in Canada

4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2013 Volvo VNM.

2013221
25 Jun 2013
Other
On certain vehicles, the secondary clutch disengagement switch may have been omitted during vehicle assembly or, in some instances, removed during servicing. A…
2013090
22 Mar 2013
Electrical
On certain trucks, the battery cables were fastened to the remote battery disconnect switch using incorrect hardware. In addition, the cables may be prone to c…
2012345
11 Oct 2012
Wheels
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control an…
2012032
1 Feb 2012
Brakes
On certain trucks equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve …

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

16V928000 · Service brakes, air22 Dec 2016 · 5,547 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.

16V467000 · Suspension27 Jun 2016 · 129 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-drive front steer axles that may have been incorrectly heat treated.

15V643000 · Trailer hitches13 Oct 2015 · 669 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

15V524000 · Service brakes17 Aug 2015 · 2,854 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In the affected trucks, the trailer hand brake handle may not to return to the off position due to being restricted by the cut out in the trim panel.

15V274000 · Engine and engine cooling11 May 2015 · 185 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VNM trucks manufactured March 21, 2011, to April 30, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

14V139000 · Engine and engine cooling24 Mar 2014 · 426 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 VNL trucks, and 2013-2014 VNM trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

13V268000 · Power train26 Jun 2013 · 23,056 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch from automatically disengaging when the brake is applied.

13V102000 · Electrical system21 Mar 2013 · 5,207 vehicles

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.

12V036000 · Service brakes, air1 Feb 2012 · 21,625 vehicles

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

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 2013 Volvo VNM: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
10251325CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
10251323CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
10251319CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
10249569CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
10248063CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
10243461TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
10243460TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
10234763Keyless Drive receiver issues
10233504Volvo Chassis - Electronically Controlled Air Dryer System (ECADS) Building Too Much Air Pressure; Pressure Relief Valve Opening
10225706Volvo DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
10225704Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro) Timing Procedure - US07 And Newer
10224584Expendable Items Parts List.
10222270TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
10219302Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

AQ18005 · Communicationopened 22 Oct 2018 · closed 4 Aug 2023

Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting

PE13002 · Power train:automatic transmissionopened 7 Feb 2013 · closed 3 Jul 2013

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation