The 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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232003 (00V232003) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Service brakes, air › Antilock |
| Report date | August 22, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 11, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,362 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1997 Volvo Acl
- 1998 Volvo Acl
- 1999 Volvo Acl
- 2000 Volvo Acl
- 1997 Volvo VNL
- 1998 Volvo VNL
- 1999 Volvo VNL
- 2000 Volvo VNL
- 1997 Volvo VNM
- 1998 Volvo VNM
- 1999 Volvo VNM
- 2000 Volvo VNM
- 1997 Volvo Wah
- 1998 Volvo Wah
- 1999 Volvo Wah
- 2000 Volvo Wah
- 1997 Volvo WG
- 1998 Volvo WG
- 1999 Volvo WG
- 2000 Volvo WG
- 1997 Volvo WX
- 1998 Volvo WX
- 1999 Volvo WX
- 2000 Volvo WX
- 1997 Volvo Wxll
- 1998 Volvo Wxll
- 1999 Volvo Wxll
- 2000 Volvo Wxll
- 1997 Volvo WXR
- 1998 Volvo WXR
- 1999 Volvo WXR
- 2000 Volvo WXR
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V232003 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 18,362 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.