CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Volvo VNL has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).
2004 Volvo VNL recalls
Most common 2004 Volvo VNL problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
WEST BOUND ON 288. DID MY PRE TRIP. I WAS FULLY LOADED. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE. ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY STEERING WHEEL GOT LIGHT. IT DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTROL. THE TRUCK STARTED DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT. I TRIED TO STEER TO THE LEFT. THE TRUCK DID NOT RESPOND. I STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP WITHOUT CRASHING. I CAME WITH IN A FEW INCHES OF THE GUARD RAIL. THE TRAILER WAS OUT IN THE ROAD. TRAFFIC WAS COMING OVER A HILL AND COULD NOT SEE IT IN TIME. I HAD TO SIT AT THE TOP OF THE HILL AND DIVERT TRAFFIC. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND SAW THE DRAG LINK SEPARATED AND DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE DRAG LINK WAS NOT SERVICEABLE. I THOUGHT IT WAS SUPP
DRAG LINK CAME LOOSE WHILE OUR DRIVER WAS PULLING A LOAD ON INTERSTATE 81. HE LOST ALL STEERING AND DROVE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE TOTAL COSTS FOR REPAIRS TO US WAS $17,022.93. THE TRACTOR HAD JUST BEEN SERVED AND THE DRAG LINK APPEARED FINE AT THAT TIME. WE HAVE NOTICED THEM FAILING IN THE PAST AND CHANGED THEM REGULARLY. *TR
MY VOLVO TRUCK STARTED HAVING LOW POWER PROBLEM AFTER A CERTIFIED VOLVO DEALER REPLACED COPPER CUPS ON IT. TO FIX THAT PROBLEM, I TOOK THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER CERTIFIED VOLVO DEALER, WHO REPLACED EGR VALVE,WHICH WAS UNDER WARRANTY. ACCORDING TO THEM, IT WAS SUPPOSED TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DID NOT. IT STILL HAD LOW POWER. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THEM. AFTER TESTING IT FOR THE SECOND TIME, THEY SAID THAT COPPER CUPS WERE THE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO FIXED THEM. I FOLLOWED THEIR ADVICE AND FOR THE SECOND TIME TOOK IT BACK TO THE FIRST DEALER. HE FOUND LOW BOOST POWER, WHICH IS ALSO UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DID NOT GUARANTEE THE CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM. LAST MONT
THERE WERE TWO RECAPPED TIRES PLACED ON THE REAR-EXTENDED LIFT AXLE OF A DUMP TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONE TIRE BLEW OUT, AND THE OTHER TIRE SEPARATED WHILE CARRYING A LOAD. UPON SPEAKING WITH THE RETAILER THEY REFERRED THE CONSUMER TO THE WHOLESALER. NEITHER CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY, AND REFERRED HER TO J.P. BURNS WHO WAS A RECAPPING SPECIALIST IN NEW YORK. *AK *SC *JB
GLASS MIRRORS VIBRATED TO THE POINT WERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE. *AK
2004 Volvo VNL questions
Does the 2004 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2004 Volvo VNL: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo VNL?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Visibility (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Volvo VNL 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.