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1995 Volvo Wia

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 11, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 9, 2002
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1995 Volvo Wia, most frequently naming the suspension, electrical and engine categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 2 NHTSA investigations name it; and 26 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension630.0%
  • Electrical315.0%
  • Engine210.0%
  • Steering210.0%
  • Transmission210.0%
  • Visibility15.0%
  • Heating & air conditioning15.0%
  • Interior & seats15.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
02V238000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

Sep 9, 2002
5,532 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
The 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 CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCView on NHTSA.gov
98V255000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS

Oct 14, 1998
95,013 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCView on NHTSA.gov
96V095000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Mar 23, 1996
771 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

DP01005ClosedDefect Petition

MULTIPLE DEFECTS

Opened Aug 9, 2001
Closed Oct 3, 2001

ALLEGE THAT THE WIA MODEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BLOWER FAN MALFUNCTION AND THE 770 VNL STEERING DIFFICULTIES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTION

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PE99018ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHES

Opened Mar 3, 1999
Closed Sep 14, 1999

ODI HAS RECEIVED A FLEET REPORT WHICH ALLEGES THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE SUBJECT TRACTORS CONTRIBUTES TO A LOW SPEED ROLLOVER

SUSPENSION

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Feb 11, 2003

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*AK *JB

NHTSA ID
565171
Body & structureElectricalInterior & seats+2 more
Filed 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)

NHTSA ID
565664
EngineSuspensionTransmission
Filed May 30, 2002

CONSUMER STATES TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH.*JB

NHTSA ID
565350
EngineExterior lightingSteering+2 more
Filed Apr 22, 2002

THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG

NHTSA ID
565303
Heating & air conditioningSteeringSuspension
Filed Sep 24, 2001

CONSUMER STATES BOTH BLOWER FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

NHTSA ID
563234
Electrical
Filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.*JB

NHTSA ID
565091
ElectricalSuspension
Filed Aug 15, 2001

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

NHTSA ID
565049
Incident
Jun 1, 1997

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

KC-2112

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

KC-405

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 - US07 And Newer

KC-2119

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information

KC-2143

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)

KC-2028

POWER TRAIN

AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures

KC-2174

STEERING; SUSPENSION

Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Volvo Wia by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002011—
2001010—
2000010—
1999110—
1998140—
1997861—
1996871—
1995Viewing742—
1994031—
1993321—
1992020—
1991020—
1990020—
1989110—
1988010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.