How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo Vnl have?

The 2000 Volvo Vnl has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2000 Volvo Vnl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 Volvo Vnl?

Of 12 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2000 Volvo Vnl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Volvo Vnl has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 24,535 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 03V199000 2003-05-28 433 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.

Consequence

SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON JUNE 25, 2003. FINAL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2003. 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…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 02V238000 2002-09-09 5,532 affected

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.

Consequence

IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 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…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 02V110000 2002-04-11 208 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 00V232003 2000-08-22 18,362 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

STEERING

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints12

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo vnl. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the drag link may be defective but the vehicle was not included in the recall for it (recall information was not given) because the vehicle was manufactured september 1999. The contact had not…”

STEERING · reported 2010-10-05

“Consumer states that while driving in the middle lane on the highway a truck carrying metal and a canvas sign blew off the trailer and hit his semi. *mc (ohio traffic crash reprt) *jb”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2007-03-22

“2000 volvo conventional steering arm broke off of the ball joint making vehicle undriveable. *kb the ball joint connecting the drag link to the steering arm was worn. The ball joint caused the accident. *jb”

SUSPENSION · reported 2006-07-20

“2000 volvo conventional fire started in axle #2. *ts the brake caught on fire on axle #2 inside wheel of duals. *nm”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · reported 2006-05-25

“2000 volvo conventionally left front tie rod broke off. *ts when the tie rod broke it caused the driver to lose control and veer off the right side of the road and strike a guardrail. *nm”

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · reported 2006-01-04

“2000 volvo conventional tire went flat while driving. *ts the tread on the right inside tire separated from the tire. The tire debris struck the left side fuel tank breaking the fuel line. The truck spilled approximately 30 gallons of diesel fuel into a ditch. *nm”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2005-07-12

“Fuel tank is built right underneath driver's seat, and it is low to the ground. Tank was speard while driving, causing all gas to leak. Volvo has been contacted. *ak *slc”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2000-12-02

“Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles. *mjs”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB · reported 2000-02-16