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1996 Volvo VN Recalls & Complaints

The 1996 Volvo VN has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Volvo VN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1996 Volvo VN owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo VN.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #565581 · Filed

    CONSUMER EXPERIENCING U-BOLT PROBLEM, RIGHT SIDE STEER TIRES VIBRATE AND THE ALIGNMENT IS BAD. *YH

  • ODI #565265 · Filed

    VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1996 Volvo VN in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

VOLVO TRUCK/TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #97V033000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission — Column Shift Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 1997 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 1,035 vehicles

Owners notified March 27, 1997 · Vehicles built March 8, 1996 – January 30, 1997 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety consequence

IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 25, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION AT 1-910-393-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Other Volvo VN model years

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