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1998 Volvo WX problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
19

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Recalls 6

Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 22, 2003 · 3,426 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Risk
Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Remedy
Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. 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 at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 03V308000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported August 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles affected
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 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

Service brakes, airReported August 30, 1999 · 166 vehicles affected
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 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

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo WX 19

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6 recalls, covering power train, service brakes, air and parking brake.

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