Volvo Wia 1997

• Recall 813 [USA]: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
  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.
  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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 7841 [USA]: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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 the two brake circuits.
  dealers will replace the suspect valves.
  volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0002.Owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13017 [USA]: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
  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.
  dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
  owner notification began during november 1998. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 9159 [USA]: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
  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.
  accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
  accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.Owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13679 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  

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• Recall 13485 [USA]: 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.
  Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
  volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.
  owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 18, 1997. Notes:owners who do not receive the warning label free of charge within a reasonable time should contact volvo gm heavy duty truck at 1-910-393-2000.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2000102 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the double check valve disc incorporated into the brake manifold dash valve can become brittle over time and crack. If this condition exists and there is a single point failure in either the primary or secondary air system, loss of all service braking could result without warning with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: manifold dash valve will be replaced.

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• Recall 1998007 [Canada]: Suspension
  The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted. If this condition exists, the jam nut and the wheel bearing adjusting nut may back off the spindle, allowing the wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and if required, the steer axle wheel bearing will be adjusted and then the jam nut lock washer will be bent over the jam nut.

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• Recall 1998246 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the air ride suspension control valve supply line is not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of an air suspension bag failure, there will be loss of air pressure in the "b" system which supplies air pressure to the front steer axle brakes. This could result in loss of front steer axle brakes and increased stopping distances. Correction: air pressure protection valve will be installed.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Frame bending investigation # DP01004

  
  

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There is constant shaking in front end of vehicle and in steering wheel, at any speed. Dealer has replaced tires and aligned vehicle. Did not remedy the problem. Nlm consumer adds that the vehicle is still shaking violently. *tt

Transmission jumps out of gear under a load ,this transmission was rebuilt nov 2000 for this problum. It started again in nov.2001. Other owners of this type transmission tell me they have the same problum. There is nothing as dangerous as a truck gearing down on a hill , and having the transmission jump out of gear. Thank you for your time.*ak

When driving at any speed, there is vibration within the frame, tire is worn out. Vechicle isn't staying on track, it keeps going into other lanes. Also, frame is bent. *ak the consumer points out that the appeal forum is helpful but there should be a method for consumers to reach the manufacturers easily. *yh consumer states the problem is proximate to the cross members within the frame rails, they are of insufficient strength to keep the frame rails within acceptable flexibility parameters, this causes a temporary breech in the contact points between the frame and the forward drive axle, this results in the forward drive axle becoming misaligned when closed and causes a thrust problem to the steer axle as the forward drive is now pushing it at an angle to a forward straight line, there is stress on rear suspension assembly, the net result is component breakage, premature wear, and a truck that drifts and wanders, volvo replaced the rear suspension, front bushings, straighten frame, and they also bent the steer axle and attempted to push it further back thus necessating that they bent the steering rod. *slc

Consumer states vehicle had a wiring harness problem under the dash. (volvo truck 64twia)*yh

When applying the brake there is a vibration in the whole truck .

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)