NHTSA vehicle safety data

1999 Volvo WAH Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 Volvo WAH has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Volvo WAH. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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1999 Volvo WAH owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo WAH, describing incidents dated February 3, 2000.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #556491 · Filed October 24, 2000
WHEN TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED, THE WRONG BRAKE VALVE BODY WAS INSTALLED BY VOLVO, ON FEB.2000 CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A COLLISION SKIDDING ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRUCK WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP AND VALVE BODY P/N 3081493 WAS REPLACED WITH P/N 79201-0006, NOW THE TRUCK HAD POSITIVE BRAKING ABILITY THAT…

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VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL)

NHTSA #02V037005 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 15, 2002 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 19,915 vehicles

Owners notified July 25, 2002 · Vehicles built June 14, 1999 – August 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON 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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 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.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VOLVO TRUCKS/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/TIE ROD

NHTSA #01V044013 · Steering — Linkages — Tie Rod Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2001 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 760 vehicles

Owners notified May 22, 2001 · Vehicles built July 17, 1999 – August 15, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VOLVO TRUCKS/ABS ECU

NHTSA #00V232003 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2000 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 18,362 vehicles

Owners notified December 11, 2000 · Vehicles built November 6, 1997 – August 7, 2000 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS PHASED.FIRST MAILING TO CRITICAL CATEGORY "A" OWNERS BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 2000.ALL OTHER OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ABS POWER CIRCUIT

NHTSA #99V274000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported October 12, 1999 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

Potentially affected: 59 vehicles

Volvo campaign RVXX9906 · Owners notified November 12, 1999 · Vehicles built March 17, 1999 – August 13, 1999 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE 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."

Safety consequence

UNDER A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION (LOCK UP), A NON-FUNCTIONING TRAILER ABS COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SKID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE CENTER PIN OF THE TRAILER CABLE CIRCUIT.

Notes

VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX9906.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 12, 1999. 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 CONTACTVOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 Volvo WAH. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Volvo WAH.

Service Brakes, Air

ODI #556491

Incident: February 3, 2000 · Filed: October 24, 2000

WHEN TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED, THE WRONG BRAKE VALVE BODY WAS INSTALLED BY VOLVO, ON FEB.2000 CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A COLLISION SKIDDING ON SLICK PAVEMENT, THE TRUCK WAS PLACED IN THE SHOP AND VALVE BODY P/N 3081493 WAS REPLACED WITH P/N 79201-0006, NOW THE TRUCK HAD POSITIVE BRAKING ABILITY THAT CONSUMER HAD NOT EXPERIENCE BEFORE.*ET

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