Volvo VN Electrical problems by year

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volvo 670 (n/a). The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the tachometer and speedometer failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo tractor trailer. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 mph, the contact smelled burning from the rear of the vehicle and noticed an unknown warning light illuminate on the instrument panel. The rear of the vehicle caught on fire and the contact was able to douse the fire using a fire extinguisher. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact stated there were pictures available of the fire damage. The approximate failure and current mileage was 570,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vn. The tractor trailers did not have circuit breakers which caused the fuse to blow and the brake light not to illuminate. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The mileage was unknown. *Ak

Dt:history of electrical problems since purchase of semi-truck. When driving at any speeds or even shifting into gear the truck stops without warning. When this occurs the engine dies and loses all electrical power. Several times, the engine stalled for a second and then quit. Consumer had to replace blowen out 30 amp and 15 amp fuses. There is a load of 75-80,000 pounds, and vehicle stops in the middle of the highway in traffic. Has been to dealer numerous times, said warranty expired aafter one year. Dealer tried to fix some electrical wiring harness but of no avail. Truck drained batteries, and is currently on a battery charger. *Ak