The 2001 Volvo VNM has 5 recalls, the most serious being a wiper motor that can allow water intrusion, short circuit, and start a fire.
A failed seal lets water and contaminants reach the wiper motor, creating a short circuit that can develop into a vehicle fire over time. On the coupling side, a fatigue crack can form in the weld on Jost JSK 37U series fifth wheel brackets, potentially causing the top plate to separate from its mounting structure and drop the trailer. Corroded emergency start studs are another concern: road salt works under the protective caps on the chassis-mounted studs, deteriorating the connections until they loosen enough to cause an electrical short. There is also a brake system issue: on trucks equipped with Meritor Wabco pneumatic ABS valve packages, assembly bolts were not tightened to specification, and the affected valve package joints can leak air, reducing the reliability of the anti-lock brake system.
At a glance
What can fail
A seal on the windshield wiper motor can fail, allowing water and contaminants to enter the motor.
What the fix does
Volvo will replace the wiper motor at no charge. Parts availability determines recall timing, with priority given to vehicles in corrosive environments.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the windshield wiper motor, causing an electrical short circuit that may result in a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the wiper motor to prevent water intrusion and electrical shorts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Salt and snow removal chemicals seep under protective caps on chassis emergency start studs, causing corrosion that deteriorates the studs and their electrical connections.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new chassis mounted emergency start studs and replace associated battery cables.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bracket pin weld on certain Jost International JSK 37U series fifth wheels can develop fatigue cracks under heavy loading conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the bracket pins and perform repairs at no charge. Contact Jost International or Volvo Truck if service is delayed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain heavy duty trucks with Meritor Wabco pneumatic antilock brake system valve packages, assembly bolts were not tightened to the correct specification.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten all fasteners on the valve package to proper specification at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
