1995 VOLVO WIA
4 recalls, 29 complaints - 42 TSBs
02V238000 Sep 9, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD ... Read more
98V255000 Oct 14, 1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
96V095000 Mar 23, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
THE TRACTION SOLENOID EXHAUST CAN BE OBSTRUCTED DUE TO INADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND A BUILD-UP OF ROAD CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING. THE OBSTRUCTED EXHAUST PREVENTS THE RELAY VALVE CONTROL AIR PRESSURE FROM VENTING AFTER A DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TRACTION EVENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT VALVE AND INSTALL A NEW VALVE THAT HAS A MODIFIED SOLENOID HOUSING WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT DRAINAGE AND A NEW VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH INCREASED HEIGHT TO REDUCE ENTRY OF CONTAMINATION.
96V032000 Feb 12, 1996
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*AK *JB
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE WITH THE MOUNTING BRACES ON THE BUMPER BREAKING. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE HAS A BROKEN WINDOW/GLASS. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
SUSPENSION
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SHOCKS. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING AND ALTERNATOR. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. CONSUMER IS ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING AND ALTERNATOR. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN 4O TIMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 5 SETS OF STEER TIRES AND 3 STEER AXLE ALIGNMENTS, THE TRUCK CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO THE FIFTH WHEEL IS ALL THE WAY BACK AND THE BOLTS HOLDING THE AXLE TO THE FRAME ARE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO VIBRATE.*JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING TRANSMISISON PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR RIDE.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH.*JB
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS SLOPPY AND CHUNKS WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE IS GREASED EVERY WEEK AND THE U-BOLTS ARE CHECKED, A 3 AXLE ALIGNMENT WAS JUST COMPLETED, THERE IS LOTS OF VIBRATION IN THE CAB. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1997
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT DOOR AND THAT THE COMPUTER BOARDS IN THE DASH HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE DASH LED ARE STILL OUT HALF THE TIME. *SLC
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATES BOTH BLOWER FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 8, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 8, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 8, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
May 8, 2002
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 8, 2002
THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WORKS INTERMITTENTLY, INCLUDING DASH LIGHTS. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 8, 2002
ENGINE SURGES. *JG
STEERING
May 8, 2002
VEHICLE IS SHOWING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING WITH UNEXPECTED SWAY LEFT TO RIGHT. *JG
SUSPENSION
May 8, 2002
VEHICLE IS SHOWING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEER AXLE TIRES WEARING PREMATURELY REQUIRING ANNUAL REPLACEMENT, THERE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, THE U-JOINTS ARE WEARING OUT, THERE ARE NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END (REPAIRED, SOURCE UNKNOWN),ALSO FRONT AXLE IS TOO HEAVY, CONSUMER MUST REGULATE BY MOVING THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. *JB
STEERING:LINKAGES
Oct 24, 2001
THE DRAG LINK AND TIEROD END HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 172000 MILES.*JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 24, 2001
CONSUMER STATES BOTH BLOWER FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 24, 2001
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS ACTING ERRACTICALLY AND THE CIRCUIT PANEL WAS REPLACED, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER STILL ACTS ERRACTICALLY.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 24, 2001
CONSUMER STATES AFTER TWO 6 POINT ALIGNMENTS, VEHICLE STILL HAD EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT.*JB
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 VOLVO WIA
42 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
KC-2119
Jun 21, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-405
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation -
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2028
Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Jun 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-2116
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2165
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-2107
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-726
May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726
May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-2107
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-640
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-660
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-660
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-650
May 17, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-650
May 17, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-649
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-649
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-647
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-642
May 17, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-639
May 17, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639
May 17, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-640
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-642
May 17, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-636
May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-636
May 16, 2022
119211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
234/003
Jan 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INSTALLATION FUEL RETURN LINE RESTRICTION FITTINGS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO WIA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP01004
Opened: Sep 26, 2001 , Closed: Mar 18, 2002
FRAME BENDING
PE99018
Opened: Mar 3, 1999 , Closed: Sep 14, 1999
TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHES
ODI HAS RECEIVED A FLEET REPORT WHICH ALLEGES THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE SUBJECT TRACTORS CONTRIBUTES TO A LOW SPEED ROLLOVER
VOLVO WIA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO WIA across all model years (1988, 2002).
38
Total Recalls
91
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
VOLVO WIA - Year by Year
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