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1996 Volvo Vn Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1996 Volvo Vn, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1996 Volvo Vn

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Column shift assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 97V033000 Reported 1,035 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1996 Volvo Vn have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Consumer experiencing u-bolt problem, right side steer tires vibrate and the alignment is bad. *yh”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2002 · Suspension

“Vehicle has problems with the dash, one panel had to be replaced. *jg”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2001 · Unknown or other

Compare Volvo Vn model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vn model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 Volvo Vn12
1997 Volvo Vn90
1998 Volvo Vn69
1999 Volvo Vn59
2000 Volvo Vn25
2001 Volvo Vn21
2002 Volvo Vn50
2003 Volvo Vn43
2004 Volvo Vn41
2005 Volvo Vn22
2006 Volvo Vn42
2007 Volvo Vn33
2008 Volvo Vn22
2009 Volvo Vn40
2010 Volvo Vn40
2011 Volvo Vn20
2012 Volvo Vn22
2013 Volvo Vn21
2014 Volvo Vn12
2015 Volvo Vn10
2016 Volvo Vn20
2018 Volvo Vn02
2019 Volvo Vn10
2020 Volvo Vn25
2021 Volvo Vn23
2022 Volvo Vn60
2023 Volvo Vn90
2024 Volvo Vn71
2025 Volvo Vn80
2026 Volvo Vn30
2027 Volvo Vn10

Checking a specific 1996 Volvo Vn

How do I know if my 1996 Volvo Vn has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1996 Volvo Vn; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 97V033000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.