Volvo WXR Recalls

The Volvo WXR has been recalled 4 times across the 1997–2000 model years. The most recent recall, from May 8, 2001, covers the tie rod assembly. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volvo dealer.

4recalls
0do not drive / park outside
4model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Brakes
    125%
  • Steering
    125%
  • Wheels & tires
    125%
  • Suspension
    125%

2000 Volvo WXR recalls (1)

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232003 · Aug 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

1999 Volvo WXR recalls (2)

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V044013 · May 8, 2001 · 760 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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…

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232003 · Aug 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

1998 Volvo WXR recalls (2)

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232003 · Aug 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Wheels › Rim

NHTSA recall 98V120001 · May 19, 1998 · 3,065 vehicles

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

1997 Volvo WXR recalls (3)

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232003 · Aug 22, 2000 · 18,362 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Wheels › Rim

NHTSA recall 98V120001 · May 19, 1998 · 3,065 vehicles

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

NHTSA recall 97V-212 · Nov 17, 1997 · 923 vehicles

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer May not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volvo WXR have?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the Volvo WXR across 4 model years.

How do I know if my Volvo WXR has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.