Volvo Wia recalls

There are 12 safety recalls on record for the Volvo Wia, covering 131,799 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Volvo Wia recalls by model year

2002 1 2001 1 2000 1 1999 1 1998 4 1997 6 1996 7 1995 4 1994 3 1993 2 1992 2 1991 2 1990 2

All recalls

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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported January 21, 2000 · 3,633 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with fontaine fifth wheel assemblies, models sl5wms6125, sl5wms7125, sl5wms8125, sl5wms9125, sl5wms10125, sl5apm6125, sl5apm7125, slapm8125, sl5apm9125, sl5apm10125, sl5wms-d, sl5apm-d, and sl5bps-d. Improper installation of the fifth wheel assembly can cause cracking of the fifth wheel mounting plate.
Risk: Under the trailer loading, the mounting plate could eventually fail due to fatigue.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the mounting plates that are cracked.

Recall number 00V019001 · 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: hubReported December 31, 1997 · 39 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Risk: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

Recall number 97V196004 · 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

Suspension: rearReported December 2, 1996 · 42 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Risk: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

Recall number 96V233004 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported March 23, 1996 · 771 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Risk: This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.

Recall number 96V095000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported February 22, 1996 · 1,303 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
Risk: This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

Recall number 96V038000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension systemReported February 12, 1996 · 6,034 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
Risk: This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.

Recall number 96V032000 · Recall details

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Volvo Wia have?

12, covering exterior lighting, parking brake and trailer hitches.

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