2001 Volvo VN Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Volvo VN recalls

Most common 2001 Volvo VN problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	1

What owners report

2005-02-26, Structure
HOOD STRUTS ON VOLVO SEMI TRACTORS ARE OF INFERIOR DESIGN. THE STRUTS CONTROL HOOD OPENING AND ACT AS A STOP TO KEEP THE HOOD FROM FALLING ALL THE WAY FORWARD. THE ENDS OF THE STRUTS BREAK OFF. THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK HAD ONE BROKEN STRUT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THE OTHER STRUT BROKE. THE HOOD OPENED ALL THE WAY FORWARD CRASHING ON TOP OF ME TRAPPING ME UNDER THE HOOD. THIS CAUSED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND BACK. OUR FLEET MECHANICS REPLACED BOTH STRUTS AND ARE IMPLEMENTING AN INSPECTION PROGRAM TO INSPECT STRUTS ON OTHER TRUCKS. THERE ARE STEADY FAILURES OF THE STRUTS ON OUR FLEET TRUCKS. THERE IS AN UPDATED DESIGN. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY CABLE OR A HOOD OPENING RESTRICTED DESIGNED INTO THE HI

2001 Volvo VN questions

Does the 2001 Volvo VN have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Volvo VN: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Power Train:Axle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo VN?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Volvo VN has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.