2000 VOLVO WAH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 VOLVO WAH
The 2000 VOLVO WAH has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindriveline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 VOLVO WAH
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 VOLVO WAH, potentially affecting up to 38,277 vehicles.
Recall 02V037005 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 19,915 vehicles affected
Defect: ON 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: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS 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...
View full details →Recall 00V232003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
| 18,362 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE 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: THIS 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 VOLVO WAH
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLVO WAH. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindriveline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVLINE FAILED. *YH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DRIVLINE FAILED. *YH
CONSUMER STATES U-BOLTS FAILED. *YH
Safety Rating for the 2000 VOLVO WAH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 VOLVO WAH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 VOLVO WAH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 VOLVO WAH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO WAH
- 1995 VOLVO WAH — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO WAH — 0 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO WAH — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO WAH — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO WAH — 1 complaint
- 2000 VOLVO WAH (current)
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