Volvo Wx 1997

Model Wx made in 1997 by Volvo got 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningparking brake and service brakes, air.

Model 1997

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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
99V240000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/14/1995 to 11/23/1998V (Vehicle)16610/13/1999MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/30/199909/01/1999571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. the front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence SummaryA slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
NotesVolvo truck recall no. rvxx9905.owner notification began october 13, 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).
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03V259000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 07/31/1995 to 11/26/1997V (Vehicle)23MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/22/200307/24/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence SummaryIf this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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

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