1999 VOLVO WXLL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 VOLVO WXLL
The 1999 VOLVO WXLL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL, potentially affecting up to 22,548 vehicles.
Recall 03V308000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 3,426 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE BODY BUILDER WIRING OPTION WAS MIS-WIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE AUTO NEUTRAL WITH SERVICE BRAKE STATUS OPTION MAY ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO FORWARD GEAR WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S FOOT PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRST.
Consequence: UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR OPERATED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND THE NECESSARY WIRING CHANGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN...
View full details →Recall 01V044013 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 760 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY, CLASS 8, TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING MAY 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...
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 1999 VOLVO WXLL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATED HOLLOW SPRING FAILED, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. (PART # 1629553). (VOLVO TRUCK WXLL64 1999) NLM
Safety Rating for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 VOLVO WXLL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 VOLVO WXLL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO WXLL
- 1995 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 1996 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO WXLL (current)
- 2000 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO WXLL — 1 complaint
- 2004 VOLVO WXLL — 1 complaint
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