Volvo Wia 1995
Model Wia made in 1995 by Volvo got 29 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: suspension, unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1995
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V238000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 11/11/1990 to 07/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 5532 | 10/31/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/09/2002 | 09/16/2002 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V095000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 08/01/1994 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 771 | 04/23/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/1996 | 06/11/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. the obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems. vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with a bendix atr traction relay valve. note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V255000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 95013 | 11/27/1998 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/14/1998 | 10/15/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would result in increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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 - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V032000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/01/1995 to 12/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 6034 | 02/13/1996 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/12/1996 | 02/13/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear; air suspension. vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. note: 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 gm heavy truck at 1-800-528-6586. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 234/003 | 01/01/1997 | 51159 | Installation fuel return line restriction fittings. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE99018 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/03/1999 | 09/14/1999 | TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHES | ||
| Odi has received a fleet report which alleges that the air suspension system on the subject tractors contributes to a low speed rollover | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP01005 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/09/2001 | 10/03/2001 | MULTIPLE DEFECTS | ||
| Allege that the wia model instrument panel and blower fan malfunction and the 770 vnl steering difficulties and instrument panel malfunction | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle has problems with the wiring harness under the dash. consumer is also having problems with the wiring and alternator. *jg (model wia6) | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle experiences problems with the wiring harness, consumer states there is an electrical problem with the right door and that the computer boards in the dash have been replaced three times, the dash led are still out half the time. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the truck is experiencing problems with the wiring harness.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the truck was experiencing problems with the wiring harness. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle has problems with the wiring harness under the dash. consumer is also having problems with the wiring and alternator. *jg (model wia6) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 40 | |||
| Consumer states the engine has shut down 4o times while driving.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Engine surges. *jg | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states both blower fans had to be replaced.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| The interior lighting works intermittently, including dash lights. *jg | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states truck is experiencing problems with the dash.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The instrument panel was acting erractically and the circuit panel was replaced, and the speedometer and tachometer still acts erractically.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| The clutch always needs adjusting and it is difficult to shift transmission. *jg | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that vehicle is experiencing transmisison problems with the air ride.*jb | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| The clutch always needs adjusting and it is difficult to shift transmission. *jg | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle is showing problems with steering with unexpected sway left to right. *jg | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| The drag link and tierod end had to be replaced at 172000 miles.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle has trouble with the mounting braces on the bumper breaking. *jg (model wia6) | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle experienced premature tire wear.*ak *jb | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing problems with the shocks. *jg (model wia6) | |||
| 5 | |||
| Consumer states the vehicle has had 5 sets of steer tires and 3 steer axle alignments, the truck constantly pulls to the right, also the fifth wheel is all the way back and the bolts holding the axle to the frame are causing the truck to vibrate.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Consumer states that the steering is sloppy and chunks when turning, the vehicle is greased every week and the u-bolts are checked, a 3 axle alignment was just completed, there is lots of vibration in the cab. *slc | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle is showing problems with the steer axle tires wearing prematurely requiring annual replacement, there is excessive vibration, the u-joints are wearing out, there are noises coming from the front end (repaired, source unknown),also front axle is too heavy, consumer must regulate by moving the 5th wheel and lowering the fuel. *jg | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states after two 6 point alignments, vehicle still had excessive tire wear and still pulls to the right.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle has a broken window/glass. *jg (model wia6) | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI | WAUSAU | WAUSAU TRUCK CENTER |