Volvo Wg 1999

Model Wg made in 1999 by Volvo got 5 consumer complains there are 8 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to interior lighting, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.

Model 1999

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).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
00V012000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 07/05/1999 to 08/13/1999V (Vehicle)46802/02/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/18/200002/02/2000571393
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a steel fuel tank. the closure only fuel tank cap, installed on the steel fuel tank, failed when the tank was dropped from a 10' height as required by fmvss no. 393, liquid fuel tanks.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a new fuel tank cap.
NotesVolvo truck recall no. rvxx0099.owner notification began february 2, 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
99V055004VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 01/12/1999 to 01/18/1999V (Vehicle)28505/17/1999MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/10/199905/12/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw.
Consequence SummaryWithout sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
Corrective SummaryDealers will check the torque on the automatic slack adjuster guide pawl. if there is no torque, the brakes will be adjusted and the guide pawl will be tightened to 15-20 ft. lbs.
NotesOwner notification began may 17, 1999. 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
00V246306VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 07/05/1999 to 11/16/1999V (Vehicle)73011/13/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/24/200011/08/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. these bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
NotesOwner notification began november 13, 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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V044013VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 07/17/1999 to 08/15/1999V (Vehicle)76005/22/2001MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/08/200107/03/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began during may 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V139001VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 07/05/1999 to 10/20/1999V (Vehicle)1337310/17/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/20/200004/26/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. the campaign has been superceded by recall no. 02v037002. owner notification began november 17, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
02V037005VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 06/14/1999 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)1991507/25/2002MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/15/200208/15/2002
Defect SummaryOn some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. owner notification began july 25, 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, customers can 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
9987006/01/1999606221Information on new engine electronic control unit (eecu) fault codes. *tt08/13/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
INTERIOR LIGHTING
07/24/2000
 Instrument panel lights are inoperative, dealer and manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information. *ak
STEERING
11/16/2011124000
 Driving down a perfectly straight highway,i herd a noise and the loaded truck instantly took a hard left flipping end over end twice and i can't figure out what happened.please investigate this accident,i have kept the truck.i suffered a spinal cord injury and have read about the same thing happening to other volvo trucks.i have trouble sleeping at night from wondering what happened.please help