2003 Volvo VN Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2003 Volvo VN has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

4Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Volvo VN recalls

Seat Belts

Recall 12V510Oct 18, 20121,496 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Recall 04V457Sep 17, 200456,154 vehicles affected

Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 04V315Jul 2, 20041,374 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 04V077Feb 13, 20042,112 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 Volvo VN problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2010-09-01, Unknown Or Other
2003 VOLVO 660, UNIT 1 STRUCK THE REAR OF UNIT 2. UNIT 1 THEN WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING TO CLOSELY BEHIND THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF HIM. (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT # 10-0467-90) *JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
2005-04-17, Latches/Locks/Linkages
HOOD SHOCKS ON VOLVO TRUCKS ARE COMING OFF AT HOOD CONECTION SIDE. WHEN PULLING HOOD OPEN IF BOTH SHOCKS ARE LOSE HOOD CAN COME OVER ON DRIVER, CAUSING DRIVER POSSIBLE INJURIES. *AK
2005-03-06, Suspension
THE BEARINGS IN THE INTEGRAL HUB/BEARING ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL (STEERING AXLE) FAILED AT 247,000 MILES. THIS IS A UNIT DESIGNED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THERE IS NO MAINTENANCE POSSIBLE. THIS WAS A VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR SUCH A FAILURE. NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES WERE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS NOTICED BEFORE THAT COULD HAPPEN, BUT SUCH A FAILURE COULD CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. WE PAID APPROXIMATELY $625 FOR PARTS, LABOR, AND SHIPPING FOR A NEW PART. THE DEALERSHIP REMOVED AN IDENTICAL HUB FROM A NEW TRUCK ON THE LOT AND REPLACED OUR HUB. I DOUBT THEY KEPT THE OLD HUB, ALTHOUGH THEY MIGHT HAVE. THIS WAS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN VINTON, TX, I-10 EXIT 2 IN

2003 Volvo VN questions

Does the 2003 Volvo VN have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo VN: Seat Belts; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo VN?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.

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