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1999 Volvo WAHProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Volvo WAH, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Volvo WAH has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, air10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1999 Volvo WAH recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Aug 15, 2002 · 19,915 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · May 8, 2001 · 760 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Aug 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 99V-274 · Oct 12, 1999 · 59 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other WAH year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the WAH median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What WAH owners report

Recent service brakes, air complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 556491 · Oct 24, 2000

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