Volvo Wg 1997

Model Wg made in 1997 by Volvo got 8 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and parking brake.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH
02V238000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/11/1990 to 07/17/2002V (Vehicle)553210/31/2002MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/09/200209/16/2002571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryIt may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
PARKING BRAKE
00V002002VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 06/04/1997 to 02/28/1998V (Vehicle)1351603/28/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/24/200002/28/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThe loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the suspect valves.
NotesVolvo truck recall no. rvxx0002.owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232003VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/06/1997 to 08/07/2000V (Vehicle)1836212/11/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/22/200008/24/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category a owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES
98V297000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 09/09/1997 to 10/09/1998V (Vehicle)2511/30/1998MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/17/199811/24/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. the upper steering arm can fail without warning.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
NotesOwner notification began november 30, 1998. 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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY
97V023000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/11/1996 to 01/29/1997V (Vehicle)192802/28/1997MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/24/199702/26/1997
Defect SummaryWarning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
Consequence SummaryPersons 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.
Corrective SummaryVolvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 18, 1997. notes:owners who do not receive the warning label free of charge within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-910-393-2000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
98V255000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998V (Vehicle)9501311/27/1998MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/14/199810/15/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
NotesOwner notification began during november 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
97V212000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 10/01/1997 to 10/20/1997V (Vehicle)92312/17/1997MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/17/199711/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
Notes
WHEELS - RIM
98V120001VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC V (Vehicle)3065MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/19/199806/03/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Corrective SummaryAccuride/akw will replace these wheels.
NotesAccuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
263/01501/01/199751372The fan ring seal has slipped inside the fan shroud. *tw06/27/1997
263/01601/01/199751370The fan ring seal has slipped inside the fan shroud. *tw06/27/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
234/00301/01/199751159Installation fuel return line restriction fittings. *tw06/27/1997
STEERING - LINKAGES
RVXX989911/01/1998615911Safety recall notice regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt02/02/2001
RVXX989911/01/1998615912Safety recall bulletin regarding front steer axle upper steering arm failure. *tt02/02/2001