2003 Volvo VNL recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Volvo VNL. 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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- Jun 24, 2010Crash risk2001–2006 Volvo VNL, 2001–2006 Volvo VNM — Steering
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION.
10V282000 · 64K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- May 21, 2009Fire risk2001–2008 Volvo VHD, 2001–2008 Volvo VNL, 2001–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Visibility
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
09V173000 · 128K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 14, 2007Fire risk2003–2008 Volvo VHD, 2003–2008 Volvo VNL, 2003–2008 Volvo VNM and 1 other model — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
07V573000 · 105K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jan 26, 2006Fire risk2003–2006 Volvo VHD, 2003–2006 Volvo VNL, 2003–2006 Volvo VNM — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
06V021000 · 33K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Nov 2, 2005Crash risk2003–2006 Volvo VNL, 2003–2006 Volvo VNM — Wheels
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
05V498000 · 1K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 10, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Volvo VNL — Equipment
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, WHEN THE BUNK IS RAISED INTO THE STORED POSITION, AN OBJECT LEFT ON THE BUNK MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN ON A BUNK LAMP.
03V516000 · 7K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 22, 2003Fire risk2002–2003 Volvo VNL — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ELECTRICAL INVERTER MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE INVERTER AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INVERTER.
03V260000 · 422 units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- May 30, 2003Crash risk2001–2003 Volvo VHD, 2001–2003 Volvo VNL, 2001–2003 Volvo VNM — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
03V204000 · 1K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Feb 6, 2003Safety2003 Volvo VNL — Visibility
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SLEEPER SECTION UPPER SIDE WINDOW GLASS MAY DE-BOND FROM THE WINDOW OPENING SLIDE TRACK MECHANISM.
03V038000 · 2K units · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC