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1996 Volvo WIA64TES Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 6 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES.

1996 Volvo WIA64TES owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES, describing incidents dated June 25, 1998.

Most-cited components

Suspension 3 complaints
Steering 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #565655 · Filed May 28, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *YD
ODI #565595 · Filed May 6, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING BOX. *JG
ODI #565116 · Filed August 15, 2001
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FIREWALL CRACKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE DESIGN, CONSUMER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE THREE OTHER TRUCKS OLDER AND NEWER WITH THE SAME CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATIONS OF THE FIREWALL, CONSUMER WAS ALSO HAVING U-BOLT…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES.

Equipment

ODI #565655

Filed: May 28, 2002

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. *YD

Steering

ODI #565595

Filed: May 6, 2002

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING BOX. *JG

Structure

ODI #565116

Filed: August 15, 2001

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE FIREWALL CRACKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE DESIGN, CONSUMER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE THREE OTHER TRUCKS OLDER AND NEWER WITH THE SAME CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATIONS OF THE FIREWALL, CONSUMER WAS ALSO HAVING U-BOLT PROBLEMS. *YD

Steering; Suspension; Engine and Engine Cooling; Tires

ODI #561672

Incident: June 25, 1998 · Filed: June 19, 2001

TIMING GEAR COVER HAD 2 BOLT EYELETS BROKEN OFF AND THE BOLTS WERE SCREWED INTO BLOCK WITH WASHERS TO RAISE BOLT HEADS UP TO THE HEIGHT OF THE COVER, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED, VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD, SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, TORSION BAR WORN OUT, TORQUE ROD ARM REPLACED, REAR AND RIGHT SUSPENSION AIR BAG REPLACED, GUIDE PIN FLUSH WITH AXLE SPACER NUT PROTRUDING INTO SPRING GUIDE PILOT HOLE, REAR SPRING PINS SHEARED OFF, REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED, U-BOLTS REPLACED, 3 HANGER PINS SEIZED, ONE HAD TO BE CUT OUT, REAR AIR SUSPENSION LEVEL VALVE REPLACED, NUT ON AIR LEVEL VALVE ADJUSTMENT ARM BOLT CAME OFF AND ADJUSTMENT ARM DROPPED DOWN DUMPING AIR BAGS AT 70 MPH, AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED WITH THIS SUSPENSION. RIGHT HAND STEERING TIRE EXPERIENCED INSIDE WALL SEPARATION, NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION WAS GIVEN. TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED. *SLC

Suspension

ODI #553122

Filed: July 20, 2000

FIVE SETS OF STEER TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, FINALLY FRONT END COMPLETELY OVERHAULED. *ET

Suspension

ODI #549602

Filed: November 18, 1999

FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM INADEQUATE, FRAME CONTACTS FRONT AXLE ON ROUGH SPOTS ON ROAD SURFACE. MJS

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