1999 Volvo WAH Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WAH years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo WAH. That is the most of any WAH model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Volvo WAH problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Volvo WAH recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: On 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 and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during may 2001. 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 trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle 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 sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Trailer hitches
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (abs) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame may not contain power for the trailer abs as required by fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: Under a heavy brake application (lock up), a non-functioning trailer abs could allow the trailer to skid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When truck was manufactured, the wrong brake valve body was installed by volvo, on feb.2000 consumer involved in a collision skidding on slick pavement, the truck was placed in the shop and valve body p/n 3081493 was replaced with p/n 79201-0006, now the truck had positive braking ability that…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo WAH?
Owners most often report service brakes, air problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo WAH?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Volvo WAH a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WAH model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.