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2003 Volvo Vnl Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2003 Volvo Vnl, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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9 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo Vnl

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

  1. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 10V282000 Reported 63,788 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the ball socket or the drag link as required if necessary. As parts are limited, volvo trucks mailed an interim owner letter on september 2, 2010. The safety recall began on february 14,…

  2. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 09V173000 Reported 127,764 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    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…

  3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V573000 Reported 104,845 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    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.

  4. Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 06V021000 Reported 33,102 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the egr cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on february 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until…

  5. Wheels

    NHTSA 05V498000 Reported 1,376 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Certain trucks equipped with front steer axle air suspension may develop a front wheel wobble when the tires become worn.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the front vertical shocks on each side of the front suspension and add a horizontal stabilizer. The recall began on february 20, 2006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  6. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V516000 Reported 6,939 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a bunk lamp with a push button on/off switch. Owner notification began on december 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

  7. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 03V260000 Reported 422 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2003. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

  8. Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

    NHTSA 03V204000 Reported 1,275 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bracket pins and repair instructions free of charge. 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…

  9. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 03V038000 Reported 2,435 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the window. Owner notification began on february 26, 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…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Volvo Vnl have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo vnl610 truck. The contact was driving approximately between 65-70 MPH on normal road conditions. There was a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle. The driver pull”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 6, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling

“Coutesy lights too soft to activate, also too hot to touch, started pillow on fire in sleeper bunk. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2003 · Electrical system

Compare Volvo Vnl model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Volvo Vnl10
1991 Volvo Vnl10
1992 Volvo Vnl10
1993 Volvo Vnl10
1994 Volvo Vnl10
1995 Volvo Vnl10
1996 Volvo Vnl10
1997 Volvo Vnl40
1998 Volvo Vnl58
1999 Volvo Vnl511
2000 Volvo Vnl410
2001 Volvo Vnl81
2002 Volvo Vnl71
2003 Volvo Vnl92
2004 Volvo Vnl65
2005 Volvo Vnl66
2006 Volvo Vnl77
2007 Volvo Vnl915
2008 Volvo Vnl123
2009 Volvo Vnl42
2010 Volvo Vnl40
2011 Volvo Vnl124
2012 Volvo Vnl145
2013 Volvo Vnl147
2014 Volvo Vnl128
2015 Volvo Vnl95
2016 Volvo Vnl612
2017 Volvo Vnl50
2018 Volvo Vnl58
2019 Volvo Vnl84
2020 Volvo Vnl90
2021 Volvo Vnl70
2022 Volvo Vnl72
2023 Volvo Vnl31
2024 Volvo Vnl70
2025 Volvo Vnl10

Checking a specific 2003 Volvo Vnl

How do I know if my 2003 Volvo Vnl 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. 9 campaigns currently list the 2003 Volvo Vnl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 03V038000).

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.