The worst 1997 Volvo WX problems
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Recalls 7
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
- Risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 03V259000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Recall number 00V232003 · 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
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. The front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
- Risk
- A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
Recall number 99V240000 · 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Volvo WX 21
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
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Is the 1997 Volvo WX reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Volvo WX.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Volvo WX?
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How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo WX have?
7 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, air and parking brake.
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