Vehicle experienced premature steer tire wear.*ak
The worst 1997 Volvo Wia problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension5
- Body3
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Suspension5
- Body3
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
Recalls 6
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- 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 brake
- 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 fittings
- 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: rim
- 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 bearing
- 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: body
- 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
See all 6 recalls for the 1997 Volvo Wia
Defect investigations
Frame bending
DP01004
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo Wia 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
- Programming Failure
- AMT Control Housing Bench Testing
- Volvo Chassis
- Volvo Chassis
- Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
- Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide
- DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide
What 1997 Volvo Wia owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer stated while driving, the truck started to pull very hard to the left and consumer had a very difficult time stopping the truck, once the truck was under control, consumer got out and noticed that the right steer tire was worn down to the very outside edge to the thread, on a separate occasion the front end of the truck was vibrating so bad that the consumer had to pull over, consumer stated that in febuary 1998 the rear suspension was rebuilt.
Consumer complains of replacing his 6th set of steer tires.
There is constant shaking in front end of vehicle and in steering wheel, at any speed. Dealer has replaced tires and aligned vehicle. Did not remedy the problem. Nlm consumer adds that the vehicle is still shaking violently.
Transmission jumps out of gear under a load ,this transmission was rebuilt nov 2000 for this problum. It started again in nov.2001. Other owners of this type transmission tell me they have the same problum. There is nothing as dangerous as a truck gearing down on a hill , and having the transmission jump out of gear. Thank you for your time.
Consumer states vehicle had a wiring harness problem under the dash. (volvo truck 64twia)
When driving at any speed, there is vibration within the frame, tire is worn out. Vechicle isn't staying on track, it keeps going into other lanes. Also, frame is bent. *ak the consumer points out that the appeal forum is helpful but there should be a method for consumers to reach the manufacturers easily. *yh consumer states the problem is proximate to the cross members within the frame rails, they are of insufficient strength to keep the frame rails within acceptable flexibility parameters, this causes a temporary breech in the contact points between the frame and the forward drive axle, this results in the forward drive axle becoming misaligned when closed and causes a thrust problem to the steer axle as the forward drive is now pushing it at an angle to a forward straight line, there is stress on rear suspension assembly, the net result is component breakage, premature wear, and a truck that drifts and wanders, volvo replaced the rear suspension, front bushings, straighten frame, and they also bent the steer axle and attempted to push it further back thus necessating that they bent the steering rod.
When applying the brake there is a vibration in the whole truck .
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Questions about the 1997 Volvo Wia
Is the 1997 Volvo Wia reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1997 Volvo Wia, close to a typical Wia model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volvo Wia?
Suspension, with 5 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo Wia have?
6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, parking brake and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo Wia suspension?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V255000, 97V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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