NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 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 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Volvo Volvo Truck owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck, describing incidents dated August 7, 2001.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10016705 · Filed April 29, 2003
SEVERE VIBRATION DRIVELINE. *JB
ODI #565257 · Filed August 15, 2001
THE VEHICLES OIL COOLER BLEW ON TWO OCCASIONS CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT. *JG
ODI #565051 · Filed August 15, 2001
(VEHICLE MODEL: 770),WINDSHIELD STARTED A SMALL CRACK IN THE RIGHT CORNER RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT. ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD. *JG

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VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ELECTRICAL POWER TO ABS

NHTSA #02V110000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2002 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 208 vehicles

Owners notified April 29, 2002 · Vehicles built October 20, 1997 – November 1, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER ABS WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON OR RUN POSITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 2002. 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 TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck.

Power Train

ODI #10016705

Incident: August 7, 2001 · Filed: April 29, 2003

SEVERE VIBRATION DRIVELINE. *JB

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #565257

Filed: August 15, 2001

THE VEHICLES OIL COOLER BLEW ON TWO OCCASIONS CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO BE REBUILT. *JG

Suspension; Visibility

ODI #565051

Filed: August 15, 2001

(VEHICLE MODEL: 770),WINDSHIELD STARTED A SMALL CRACK IN THE RIGHT CORNER RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT. ALSO WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE LEFT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AHEAD. *JG

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