There have been 24 safety recalls for the Volvo WX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo WX.
A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Volvo WX, 1996 Volvo WX, 1997 Volvo WX, 1998 Volvo WX, 1999 Volvo WX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. The front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the vehicle stopping distance.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Volvo AC, 1999 Volvo VN, 1999 Volvo WG, 1999 Volvo WX |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with meritor air brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The steering gear input shaft could crack increasing the risk for loss of steering control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Volvo WX |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering slip shaft connecting the steering column to the steering gear input shaft might be too long. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Volvo ACL, 1995 Volvo ACL, 1996 Volvo ACL, 1997 Volvo ACL, 1998 Volvo ACL, 1990 Volvo FE, 1991 Volvo FE, 1992 Volvo FE, 1993 Volvo FE, 1994 Volvo FE, 1995 Volvo FE, 1996 Volvo FE, 1997 Volvo FE, 1998 Volvo FE, 1994 Volvo WAH, 1995 Volvo WAH, 1996 Volvo WAH, 1997 Volvo WAH, 1998 Volvo WAH, 1994 Volvo WCA, 1995 Volvo WCA, 1996 Volvo WCA, 1997 Volvo WCA, 1998 Volvo WCA, 1994 Volvo WG, 1995 Volvo WG, 1996 Volvo WG, 1997 Volvo WG, 1998 Volvo WG, 1994 Volvo WIA, 1995 Volvo WIA, 1996 Volvo WIA, 1997 Volvo WIA, 1998 Volvo WIA, 1994 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo WX, 1996 Volvo WX, 1997 Volvo WX, 1998 Volvo WX, 1995 Volvo Wxll, 1996 Volvo Wxll, 1997 Volvo Wxll, 1998 Volvo Wxll, 1986 White Gmc ACL, 1987 White Gmc ACL, 1988 White Gmc ACL, 1989 White Gmc ACL, 1990 White Gmc ACL, 1991 White Gmc ACL, 1992 White Gmc ACL, 1993 White Gmc ACL, 1994 White Gmc ACL, 1995 White Gmc ACL, 1996 White Gmc ACL, 1997 White Gmc ACL, 1998 White Gmc ACL, 1986 White Gmc ACM, 1987 White Gmc ACM, 1988 White Gmc ACM, 1989 White Gmc ACM, 1990 White Gmc ACM, 1991 White Gmc ACM, 1992 White Gmc FE, 1993 White Gmc FE, 1994 White Gmc FE, 1995 White Gmc FE, 1996 White Gmc FE, 1997 White Gmc FE, 1998 White Gmc FE, 1993 White Gmc WAH, 1994 White Gmc WAH, 1995 White Gmc WAH, 1996 White Gmc WAH, 1997 White Gmc WAH, 1998 White Gmc WAH, 1986 White Gmc WCA, 1987 White Gmc WCA, 1988 White Gmc WCA, 1989 White Gmc WCA, 1990 White Gmc WCA, 1991 White Gmc WCA, 1992 White Gmc WCA, 1993 White Gmc WCA, 1994 White Gmc WCA, 1995 White Gmc WCA, 1996 White Gmc WCA, 1997 White Gmc WCA, 1998 White Gmc WCA, 1986 White Gmc WCL, 1987 White Gmc WCL, 1988 White Gmc WCL, 1989 White Gmc WCL, 1990 White Gmc WCL, 1986 White Gmc WCM, 1987 White Gmc WCM, 1988 White Gmc WCM, 1989 White Gmc WCM, 1990 White Gmc WCM, 1992 White Gmc WCM, 1993 White Gmc WCM, 1994 White Gmc WCM, 1995 White Gmc WCM, 1996 White Gmc WCM, 1997 White Gmc WCM, 1998 White Gmc WCM, 1986 White Gmc WCS, 1987 White Gmc WCS, 1988 White Gmc WCS, 1989 White Gmc WCS, 1986 White Gmc WG, 1987 White Gmc WG, 1988 White Gmc WG, 1989 White Gmc WG, 1990 White Gmc WG, 1991 White Gmc WG, 1992 White Gmc WG, 1993 White Gmc WG, 1994 White Gmc WG, 1995 White Gmc WG, 1996 White Gmc WG, 1997 White Gmc WG, 1998 White Gmc WG, 1991 White Gmc WH, 1992 White Gmc WH, 1986 White Gmc WIA, 1987 White Gmc WIA, 1988 White Gmc WIA, 1989 White Gmc WIA, 1990 White Gmc WIA, 1991 White Gmc WIA, 1992 White Gmc WIA, 1993 White Gmc WIA, 1994 White Gmc WIA, 1995 White Gmc WIA, 1996 White Gmc WIA, 1997 White Gmc WIA, 1998 White Gmc WIA, 1986 White Gmc WIL, 1987 White Gmc WIL, 1988 White Gmc WIL, 1989 White Gmc WIL, 1986 White Gmc WIM, 1987 White Gmc WIM, 1988 White Gmc WIM, 1989 White Gmc WIM, 1990 White Gmc WIM, 1991 White Gmc WIM, 1992 White Gmc WIM, 1993 White Gmc WIM, 1994 White Gmc WIM, 1995 White Gmc WIM, 1996 White Gmc WIM, 1997 White Gmc WIM, 1998 White Gmc WIM, 1986 White Gmc WX, 1987 White Gmc WX, 1988 White Gmc WX, 1989 White Gmc WX, 1990 White Gmc WX, 1991 White Gmc WX, 1992 White Gmc WX, 1993 White Gmc WX, 1994 White Gmc WX, 1995 White Gmc WX, 1996 White Gmc WX, 1997 White Gmc WX, 1998 White Gmc WX, 1988 White Gmc Wxll, 1989 White Gmc Wxll, 1990 White Gmc Wxll, 1991 White Gmc Wxll, 1992 White Gmc Wxll, 1993 White Gmc Wxll, 1994 White Gmc Wxll, 1995 White Gmc Wxll, 1996 White Gmc Wxll, 1997 White Gmc Wxll, 1998 White Gmc Wxll |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:LINES AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Volvo ACL, 1998 Volvo ACL, 1997 Volvo VN, 1998 Volvo VN, 1997 Volvo VNM, 1998 Volvo VNM, 1997 Volvo WAH, 1998 Volvo WAH, 1997 Volvo WCA, 1998 Volvo WCA, 1997 Volvo WG, 1998 Volvo WG, 1997 Volvo WIA, 1998 Volvo WIA, 1997 Volvo WX, 1998 Volvo WX, 1997 Volvo Wxll, 1998 Volvo Wxll, 1997 Volvo WXR, 1998 Volvo WXR |
| Component: WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22. 5x8. 25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 2003 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 3,426 |
| Jul. 22, 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Nov. 25, 2002 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 213 |
| Aug. 15, 2002 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 19,915 |
| Feb. 5, 2002 | Power Train:axle Assembly | 215 |
| Jan. 20, 2002 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 115 |
| Jul. 10, 2001 | Suspension | 12 |
| May. 8, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 760 |
| Jan. 29, 2001 | Wheels:rim | 182 |
| Nov. 20, 2000 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 13,373 |
| Oct. 24, 2000 | Steering:linkages | 730 |
| Aug. 22, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 18,362 |
| Feb. 24, 2000 | Parking Brake | 13,516 |
| Jan. 18, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 468 |
| Aug. 30, 1999 | Air Brake | 166 |
| May. 10, 1999 | Air Brake | 285 |
| Mar. 16, 1999 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 63 |
| Oct. 14, 1998 | Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension:lines And Fittings | 95,013 |
| May. 19, 1998 | Wheels:rim | 3,065 |
| Nov. 17, 1997 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 923 |
| Aug. 28, 1997 | Suspension:front:hub | 1,767 |
| Aug. 27, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 149 |
| Mar. 23, 1996 | Air Brake | 771 |
| Feb. 12, 1996 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 6,034 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Volvo WX | 1 |
| 2003 Volvo WX | 1 |
| 2002 Volvo WX | 2 |
| 2001 Volvo WX | 3 |
| 2000 Volvo WX | 5 |
| 1999 Volvo WX | 10 |
| 1998 Volvo WX | 6 |
| 1997 Volvo WX | 7 |
| 1996 Volvo WX | 4 |
| 1995 Volvo WX | 5 |
| 1994 Volvo WX | 2 |
| 1985 Volvo WX | 1 |
| 1984 Volvo WX | 1 |
| 1983 Volvo WX | 1 |
| 1982 Volvo WX | 1 |