1997 Volvo Wca Problems: 1 Complaint, 6 Recalls

The worst 1997 Volvo Wca problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Electrical
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Recalls 6

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switchReported September 9, 2002 · 5,532 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 02V238000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported February 24, 2000 · 13,516 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Risk: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

Recall number 00V002002 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittingsReported October 14, 1998 · 95,013 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Risk: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Recall number 98V255000 · Recall details

Wheels: rimReported May 19, 1998 · 3,065 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Risk: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Recall number 98V120001 · Recall details

Suspension: front: wheel bearingReported November 17, 1997 · 923 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.
Risk: If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.

Recall number 97V212000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported February 24, 1997 · 1,928 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
Risk: Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back of cab access may slip and/or fall causing personal injury.
Remedy: Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.

Recall number 97V023000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo Wca 26

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinWarranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletin(Back Office)
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinDTC U012100
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinProgramming Failure
Jun 17, 2022 Service bulletinAMT Control Housing Bench Testing
Jun 15, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 7, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 6, 2022 Service bulletinUnable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
Jun 3, 2022 Service bulletinTemperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
Jun 3, 2022 Service bulletinDEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide

See all 26 bulletins for the 1997 Volvo Wca

What 1997 Volvo Wca owners say

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Filed Mar 18, 1999 · Electrical · PA · fire

Failure in routing during installation of the power harness to the heated mirror caused short resulting in fire.

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Is the 1997 Volvo Wca reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Volvo Wca, close to a typical Wca model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volvo Wca?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo Wca have?

6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, parking brake and suspension.

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1997 Volvo Wca problems