1997 Volvo WXR Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1997 Volvo WXR problems

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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

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

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

Is the 1997 Volvo WXR reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Volvo WXR.

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

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo WXR have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, air, wheels and suspension.

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