Latest VOLVO WAH Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/volvo/wahThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 24 Nov 2024 11:21:29 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2000 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000015117000106283000000020/recall.aspxThu, 15 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT1999 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000015117000106282000000020/recall.aspxThu, 15 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT1999 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLYVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000013747000106282000000020/recall.aspxTue, 08 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000011352000106283000000110/recall.aspxTue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1999 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000011352000106282000000110/recall.aspxTue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1998 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000011352000078702000000110/recall.aspxTue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1997 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCKVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000011352000073854000000110/recall.aspxTue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMT1998 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKEVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010154000078702000000115/recall.aspxThu, 24 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT1997 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKEVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010154000073854000000115/recall.aspxThu, 24 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT1993 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087356000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1992 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087355000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1991 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087354000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1990 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087353000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1989 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087352000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1988 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLYVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000010038000087351000000317/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT1999 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR TRAILER HITCHESVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WIRE IN THE TRAILER CABLE JUNCTION BOX AT THE END OF THE FRAME MAY NOT CONTAIN POWER FOR THE TRAILER ABS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000009639000106282000000316/recall.aspxTue, 12 Oct 1999 00:00:00 GMT1998 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008855000078702000000028/recall.aspxWed, 14 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1997 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008855000073854000000028/recall.aspxWed, 14 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1996 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008855000073195000000028/recall.aspxWed, 14 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1995 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008855000061709000000028/recall.aspxWed, 14 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1994 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008855000061715000000028/recall.aspxWed, 14 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1998 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR WHEELS, RIM 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008670000078702000000310/recall.aspxTue, 19 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT1997 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR WHEELS, RIM 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008670000073854000000310/recall.aspxTue, 19 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT1997 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000008430000073854000000042/recall.aspxMon, 17 Nov 1997 00:00:00 GMT1995 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMTHE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000007612000061709000000048/recall.aspxMon, 12 Feb 1996 00:00:00 GMT1995 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLSUNDERCOATING APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB SHELL SQUEEZED OUT DURING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000007493000061709000000088/recall.aspxMon, 13 Nov 1995 00:00:00 GMT1994 VOLVO WAH RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLSUNDERCOATING APPLIED TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAB SHELL SQUEEZED OUT DURING ASSEMBLY ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL PLUNGER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/volvo/wah/recalls/000007493000061715000000088/recall.aspxMon, 13 Nov 1995 00:00:00 GMT