Volvo WG recalls and problems

5 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 3 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
5
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Volvo WG by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 WG100000
2001 WG100000
2000 WG520000

Most reported Volvo WG problems

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Wheels1

All Volvo WG recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
02V-238Sep 9, 20022000–2002Exterior LightingCertain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
02V-037Aug 15, 20022000SteeringOn 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…
01V-167Jul 10, 20012000SuspensionVehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits.
00V-190Jan 29, 20012000WheelsVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no.
00V-232Aug 22, 20002000Service Brakes, AirVehicle 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…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volvo WG?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Volvo WG has the most reports (2). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volvo WG have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Volvo WG model years 2000–2002.

What are the most common Volvo WG problems?

Owners report steering, wheels problems most often.