2003 Volvo VN recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Volvo VN. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Oct 18, 2012Crash risk2002–2013 Volvo VHD, 2002–2013 Volvo VN — Seat Belts
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
12V510000 · 1K units · Volvo Trucks North America
- Sep 17, 2004Fire risk2000–2004 Volvo VHD, 2000–2004 Volvo VN — Visibility
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
04V457000 · 56K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 2, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Volvo VN — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, A MALFUNCTION IN THE SOLENOID VALVE MAY ALLOW AIR TO BE RELEASED TO FIFTH WHEEL LATCH WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
04V315000 · 1K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 13, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Volvo VHD, 2002–2003 Volvo VN — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE ASSEMBLED ENGINE PRE-HEATER JUMPER WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
04V077000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.