2000 VOLVO WXR

1 recalls, 9 complaints - 45 TSBs

00V232003 Aug 22, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
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 GE... Read more
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.
18,362 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES9
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Feb 27, 2001
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS

Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 VOLVO WXR

45 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
100000 POWER TRAIN6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
350000 EQUIPMENT3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
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-2143 Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
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-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-2107 Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
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-726 May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726 May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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-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-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-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-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-640 May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-636 May 16, 2022
119211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-636 May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
SNV22-003 May 13, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Diagnostic Process
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)
KC-392 Jan 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-392 Jan 19, 2022
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
FSB 293-024 Jul 21, 2014
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO WXR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA01016 Opened: Aug 29, 2001 , Closed: Jul 30, 2002
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER
There is no summary currently available
PE01012 Opened: Apr 13, 2001 , Closed: Aug 29, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPER
ALLEGED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ALLEGEDLY FRACTURES FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET.

VOLVO WXR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO WXR across all model years (1995, 2002).

10 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO WXR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 1 0 View
2001 0 6 View
2000 (current) 1 9
1999 2 1 View
1998 2 0 View
1997 3 0 View
1995 1 0 View

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