1997 VOLVO WCA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO WCA
The 1997 VOLVO WCA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH, PARKING BRAKE, SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO WCA
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1997 VOLVO WCA, potentially affecting up to 119,977 vehicles.
Recall 02V238000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 5,532 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 00V002002 — PARKING BRAKE
| 13,516 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES.
View full details →Recall 98V255000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
| 95,013 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
View full details →Recall 97V212000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 923 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 97V023000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 1,928 vehicles affected
Defect: WARNING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE CLIMBING SEQUENCE AND PROCESS WERE OMITTED.
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.
View full details →Recall 98V120001 — WHEELS:RIM
| 3,065 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Remedy: ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO WCA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO WCA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FAILURE IN ROUTING DURING INSTALLATION OF THE POWER HARNESS TO THE HEATED MIRROR CAUSED SHORT RESULTING IN FIRE. *MS
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO WCA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO WCA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO WCA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLVO WCA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO WCA
- 1992 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO WCA (current)
- 1998 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 2000 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO WCA — 0 complaints
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