Volvo WX complaints by model year
1995 Volvo WX recalls (5)
Service brakes, air
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."
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Lines and fittings
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 brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
The rear most axle of the tandem axle set could have inoperable brakes on one or both wheels because the brake s-cam was incorrectly installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake system and repair the s-cam assembly if found reversed.
Service brakes, air
The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of…
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Volvo WX have?
There are 5 recalls for the 1995 Volvo WX, the most recent from August 30, 1999 (service brakes, air). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.