Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Volvo WCA peaked in 1999, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1997 Volvo WCA
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Mar 18, 1999 to Mar 18, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6120k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1997 heavy truck
Severity index100.01997 heavy trucks average 14.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1997 Volvo WCA name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 1997 Volvo WCA
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02V-238 | Sep 9, 2002 | Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective… | Lighting | 5,532 | Not stated |
| 00V-002-002 | Feb 24, 2000 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes | Brakes | 13,516 | Part replacement |
| 98V-255 | Oct 14, 1998 | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks | Suspension | 95,013 | Repair or modification |
| 98V-120-001 | May 19, 1998 | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw | Wheels | 3,065 | Part replacement |
| 97V-212 | Nov 17, 1997 | Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks | Suspension | 923 | Repair or modification |
| 97V-023 | Feb 24, 1997 | Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted | Structure | 1,928 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1997 Volvo WCA
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 18, 1999Failure Oct 27, 1997Tunkhannock, PAInterior/under dashFire
FAILURE IN ROUTING DURING INSTALLATION OF THE POWER HARNESS TO THE HEATED MIRROR CAUSED SHORT RESULTING IN FIRE. *MS
NHTSA complaint 544445
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
26 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- KC-435 Jun 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion - KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria - KC-2028 Jun 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures - KC-2107 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer - KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission - KC-2116 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions - KC-2119 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information - KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP) - KC-2165 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions - KC-2171 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer - KC-405 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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-732 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Unable 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 - KC-2107 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer - KC-726 May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster - KC-636 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9 - KC-639 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware - KC-640 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService - KC-642 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information - KC-647 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding - KC-649 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone ) - KC-650 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level - KC-660 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator - Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App - KC-784 Mar 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) - KC-392 Jan 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.