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1997 Volvo WXR recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Volvo WXR, covering 22,350 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Questions about the 1997 Volvo WXR recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo WXR have?

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

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