EngineSteeringSuspension
Filed Jun 6, 2002
THE VEHICLE JUMPED RAILING AND THE CONSUMER LOST ALL STEERING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. *YH
- NHTSA ID
- 565363
- Incident
- Aug 1, 1999
1997 Volvo WIA64TES
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
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 Jun 6, 2002
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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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 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Volvo WIA64TES, most frequently naming the suspension, engine and driver assistance categories. 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 3 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Suspension444.4%
- Engine222.2%
- Driver assistance111.1%
- Electrical111.1%
- Steering111.1%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
Filed May 2, 2000
FUEL ECM'S FAILED. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 552046
Suspension
Filed Nov 18, 1999
FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE STEER TIRES CONTINUALLY. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 549606
Suspension
Filed Nov 18, 1999
FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR TO STEER TIRES AND SHOCKS. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 549596
- Incident
- Mar 7, 1997
Suspension
Filed Nov 18, 1999
FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION PROBLEMS CAUSING EXCESSIVE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STEER TIRES. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 549592
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
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.