1997 Volvo WIA Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Volvo WIA. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights › SwitchCovers: Volvo WIA 1990–2002, WCA 1990–2002, VNL 1990–2002 +2 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Remedy: 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…
- Parking brakeCovers: Volvo WIA 1997–1998, WCA 1997–1998, VN 1997–1998 +4 more
Reported issue: Vehicle 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.
Possible consequence: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Lines and fittingsCovers: Volvo WIA 1994–1998, White Gmc WCA 1986–1998, WX 1986–1998 +6 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
- Wheels › RimCovers: Volvo WIA 1997–1998, WCA 1997–1998, VN 1997–1998 +7 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearingCovers: Volvo WIA 1997, WCA 1997, VNL 1997 +7 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: 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.
- Structure › BodyCovers: Volvo WIA 1996–1997, WCA 1996–1997, WG 1996–1997
Reported issue: Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
Possible consequence: Persons 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.
Remedy: Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.
NHTSA investigations
- DP01004FRAME BENDINGClosed · Sep 26, 2001
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.