Model year record

1996 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls & problems

The 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck has 3 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingJun 23, 1999

Engine › Diesel

Recall 99V187001162 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.
Risk: IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
Fix: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.

Engine and engine coolingApr 13, 1999

Cooling system › Fan

Recall 99V078000382 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
Risk: THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.

SuspensionJul 25, 1996

Suspension

Recall 96V124001214 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.
Risk: VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE. AFFECTED SUSPENSIONS CAN ALSO DROP AND CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE GENERATING SPARKS WHICH COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Fix: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY NEWAY ANCHORLOK. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPENSION SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
SuspensionRear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf	4	—
Electrical system	2	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline	1	—
VisibilityWindshield	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension
TRACTOR BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE REAR SPRING SHACKLE SADDLE BLOCKS. AFTER HAVING PARTS REPLACED, U-BOLTS BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL TO TWIST SIDEWAYS, SHEARING OFF THE ALIGNMENT PINS AND THE CROSSMEMBER TO STRESS AND FAIL. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN TWO BLOWN AIR BAGS AND A NEW CROSSMEMBER. ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. CONTINUED TO HAVE STEER TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS, CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THIS VEHICLE. *TT
May 30, 2002
Unknown or other
VOLVO W1A64TTES TRUCK - CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH. *TT
May 28, 2002
Visibility › Windshield
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDOWS IN THE TRUCK HAVE CRACKED. *TT
May 7, 2002
Electrical system
VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND THE U-BOLTS(VEHICLE MODEL: WIT64). *JG
Aug 15, 2001
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Leaf
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD UNUSUAL TRACKING INCONSISTENCIES SINCE NEW, THE REAR AXLE TIRES HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GRABBING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN LINE WITH THE FRONT AND THE PINS WHICH HOLD THE LEAF SPRINGS TOGETHER WERE NEVER INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. NLM
Oct 7, 1997

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.