- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire.
- The fix
- 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 parts become available. Owners are being notified starting march 3, 2006, that parts are now available. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Engine & cooling
2005 Volvo VNL Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Volvo VNL's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 33% of all its complaints, most recently on April 16, 2018. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2005 Volvo VNL
Engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo isx st2 heavy truck (na). The contact stated that coolant was leaking onto the ground. Additionally, the coolant compartment was low and had to be refilled several times by the contact. The coolant low warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 622,253. The vin was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vnl. The contact stated that in warmer weather conditions the engine would stall without any prior warnings. As a consequence his risk for vehicle crash is increased. It would take approximately thirty minutes to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer in which the technician did not identify the cause of the failure. 10/26/09. *Lj the power steering was inoperative. Updated 10/26/09
Volvo VNL engine complaints by year
VNL engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data