The 2004 Volvo VN has 3 recalls, the most serious being a driveshaft that can separate from the transmission due to loose universal joint bolts, creating a crash risk.
The driveshaft issue involves bolts at the transmission end of the driveshaft that may not have been torqued to spec, allowing the shaft to work free while driving. The remaining recall affects trucks equipped with bench passenger seats, where a weld on the seatbelt anchor ring may not be strong enough to hold under load in a crash, potentially allowing the belt to pull free and fail to restrain the passenger.
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.
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At a glance
What can fail
Bolts connecting the drive shaft to the transmission may not be tightened to proper specifications, allowing the drive shaft to separate from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new bolts at the transmission and tighten all drive shaft connection bolts to specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts connecting the universal joint to the transmission yoke may not be properly tightened, potentially causing them to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and install new bolts, inspect for damage, and replace the yoke if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
