Model year guide

2003 Volvo FM

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Volvo FM is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2003 Volvo FM at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Volvo FM recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Volvo FM.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 22

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 22.

Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions

Bulletin CBR-2201 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022

Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer

Bulletin KC-405 · Power Train · Jun 2022

DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information

Bulletin KC-2119 · Service Brakes, Air · Jun 2022

(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)

Bulletin KC-2143 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2022

Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

Bulletin KC-2112 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jun 2022

AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures

Bulletin KC-2028 · Power Train · Jun 2022

Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria

Bulletin KC-2174 · Steering, Suspension · Jun 2022

Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion

Bulletin KC-435 · Power Train · Jun 2022

Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data

Bulletin KC-732 · Electrical System, Equipment · Jun 2022

DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer

Bulletin KC-2107 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the FM. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Volvo FM

The Volvo FM is a heavy truck range produced by the Swedish company Volvo Trucks. It was originally introduced as FM7, FM10 and FM12 in 1998. FM stands for Forward control Medium height cab, where the numbers denominate an engine capacity in litres. As of 2005 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination. The FM range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties. In 2013, Volvo Trucks announced an updated, Euro VI version of the Volvo FM.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2003 Volvo FM vehicles on record

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2003 Volvo FM — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Volvo FM have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2003 Volvo FM. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.