The 2000 Volvo Vn has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 76,069 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY04V4570002004-09-1756,154 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
STEERING02V0370052002-08-1519,915 affected
Defect
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 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…
Complaints by component
STEERING
3
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo vn. While driving at an unknown speed, the hood of the vehicle opened spontaneously. The frontal visibility is reduced and increases the risk of a crash. The dealer must continually replace the underhood latches and linkages. The failure typically recurs after two…”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle. *slc”
“It is hard to read the speed on the speedometer gauge, especially in arizona where it is required to wear sun glasses. Numbers are too small, and the color is better to be seen at night than in the day time. Consumer has to focus on the numbers to see them. *ak”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP01006 Opened 2001-05-10 · closed 2002-01-23
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA01011 Opened 2001-04-18 · closed 2002-07-30
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Volvo Vn as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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