The 2002 Volvo VN has 5 recalls, the most serious being two that can cause a crash without warning: a drive axle seat that can break and allow the axle to shift out of alignment, and a fifth wheel latch that can release a trailer unexpectedly while the parking brake is engaged.
On the engine side, the pre-heater wiring harness was assembled incorrectly on some trucks, causing the pre-heater to overheat and potentially damage nearby components to the point where the engine cannot be restarted. Two recalls address the center passenger seatbelt on trucks equipped with bench seats: the weld securing the seatbelt's upper mounting bracket may not be strong enough, meaning the belt can fail to hold the occupant in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The weld securing the nut to the center passenger seatbelt D-ring bracket may be too weak. If this fails during a crash, the seatbelt cannot properly restrain the occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the D-ring for the middle seating position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The weld connecting the seat belt d-ring on bench passenger seats may be weak and fail under pull testing, not meeting federal seat belt anchorage standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the d-ring at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A solenoid valve malfunction may release air to the fifth wheel latch when the park brake is engaged, potentially affecting the latch.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional solenoid valve in series with the fifth wheel air release pneumatic circuit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was assembled incorrectly, which can cause circuit problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper front and/or rear drive axle seat may crack, allowing the axle to shift out of alignment and lose stability.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the upper axle seats.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
