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2005 Volvo VT problems

No complaints are listed for the 2005 Volvo VT. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO VT.

At a glance

Complaints
0
With crash
0
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Recalls
3
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
127,764
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
73

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.

Recalls

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3 recalls.

09V173000

Date: 2009-05-21. Systems: VISIBILITY.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: VOLVO WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. SINCE THIS RECALL INVOLVES A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES, VOLVO WILL RELEASE THE RECALL IN STAGES AS PARTS ARE RECEIVED. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO THE VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE REGIONS/STATES THAT HAVE A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

07V573000

Date: 2007-12-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: 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.

Consequence: IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

05V311000

Date: 2005-07-07. Systems: SUSPENSION.

Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION?S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.

Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

RQ11001

Opened: 2011-05-23. Closed: 2012-01-20.

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The frequency of related actions led ODI to open this formal investigation.An Information Requ

Systems: VISIBILITY.

Linked campaign numbers: None listed.

Manufacturer communications

73 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16
EQUIPMENT13
POWER TRAIN10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL4
STRUCTURE3
ENGINE2

10219421

Date: 2022-08-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information A?A A August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

10215265

Date: 2022-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer

10215276

Date: 2022-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.

(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)

10215277

Date: 2022-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information

10215281

Date: 2022-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN.

Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

10215283

Date: 2022-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures

10215306

Date: 2022-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION.

Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria

10215308

Date: 2022-06-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion

10215263

Date: 2022-06-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data

10215282

Date: 2022-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.
  • NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
VT0

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Other Volvo models, 2005

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