1999 Volvo Wxr
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Volvo Wxr. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty 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 - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable 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
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
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