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1997 Volvo Vnm Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1997 Volvo Vnm. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1997 Volvo Vnm

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 02V238000 Reported 5,532 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.

    Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

  2. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V110000 Reported 208 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (ABS) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer ABS whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who…

  3. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V232003 Reported 18,362 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

  4. Rim (wheels)

    NHTSA 98V120001 Reported 3,065 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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.

  5. Wheel bearing (suspension)

    NHTSA 97V212000 Reported 923 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Volvo Vnm. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Volvo Vnm model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnm model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Volvo Vnm10
1991 Volvo Vnm10
1992 Volvo Vnm10
1993 Volvo Vnm10
1994 Volvo Vnm10
1995 Volvo Vnm10
1996 Volvo Vnm10
1997 Volvo Vnm50
1998 Volvo Vnm50
1999 Volvo Vnm40
2000 Volvo Vnm50
2001 Volvo Vnm91
2002 Volvo Vnm60
2003 Volvo Vnm70
2004 Volvo Vnm60
2005 Volvo Vnm61
2006 Volvo Vnm61
2007 Volvo Vnm84
2008 Volvo Vnm101
2009 Volvo Vnm23
2010 Volvo Vnm20
2011 Volvo Vnm60
2012 Volvo Vnm100
2013 Volvo Vnm90
2014 Volvo Vnm100
2015 Volvo Vnm60
2016 Volvo Vnm50
2017 Volvo Vnm30

Checking a specific 1997 Volvo Vnm

How do I know if my 1997 Volvo Vnm has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1997 Volvo Vnm; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V232003).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.