1999 VOLVO WIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 VOLVO WIA
The 1999 VOLVO WIA has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Air (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 VOLVO WIA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 VOLVO WIA, potentially affecting up to 5,532 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1999 VOLVO WIA
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO WIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATES THE JAKE BRAKES COME ON AND THEN GO OFF.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND WITH THE STARTER.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND WITH THE STARTER.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND WITH THE STARTER.*JB
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND WITH THE STARTER.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1999 VOLVO WIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 VOLVO WIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 VOLVO WIA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 VOLVO WIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO WIA
- 1994 VOLVO WIA — 0 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO WIA — 29 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO WIA — 35 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO WIA — 12 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO WIA — 4 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO WIA (current)
- 2000 VOLVO WIA — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO WIA — 0 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO WIA — 0 complaints
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