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2002 Volvo VNL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Volvo VNL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2002 Volvo VNL recalls, newest first

June 24, 2010NHTSA 10V28200063,788 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary
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.
Consequence
Ball socket separation at the drag link results in complete loss of steering, and therefore can result in a vehicle crash.
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, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 2009NHTSA 09V173000127,764 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 10, 2003NHTSA 03V5160006,939 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer

Summary
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.
Consequence
This could possibly result in a fire.
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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2003NHTSA 03V260000422 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
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.
Consequence
This could result in a fire.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 30, 2003NHTSA 03V2040001,275 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary
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.
Consequence
If left undetected or corrected it could lead to the separation of the fifth wheel top plate from its mounting structure, possibly resulting in a crash.
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 time should contact jost international at 616-846-7700 or by email to recall@jostinternational.com or Volvo truck at 800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 28, 2003NHTSA 03V199000433 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary
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 Volvo at 1-800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 9, 2002NHTSA 02V2380005,532 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch

Summary
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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Volvo VNL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air1
  2. Service brakes1

Other Volvo VNL years

Other 2002 Volvo models

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Questions

Does the 2002 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, visibility, equipment, electrical system, trailer hitches, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Volvo VNL recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Volvo VNL?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.