NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Volvo WHL Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Volvo WHL has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 23, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Volvo WHL. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Volvo WHL. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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Reported February 22, 1996 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Potentially affected: 1,303 vehicles
Owners notified February 27, 1996 · Vehicles built August 1, 1995 – February 1, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH A VOLVO 5.7 (12,500 LBS) FRONT STEERING AXLE. DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT, THE FRONT STEERING AXLE KING PINS COULD HAVE BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. CONTINUED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WITH A BROKEN KING PIN COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO WORK LOOSE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR A BROKEN KING PIN AND REPLACE THE KING PINS IF BROKEN.
Notes
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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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