1981 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.
Remedy: The brake line will be replaced without charge.
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Structure
The torsion bar clamp may allow the torsion bar to move. Increased effort will be required to raise or lower the tilt cab.
Remedy: The clamps that attach the two rear-most torsion bars to the chassis will be replaced at no charge.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Some of the involved vehicles may be susceptible to extensive rusting of the splined section of the lower steering shaft. This could prevent the splined shaft from moving into the sleeve. If this occurs, excessive stress is applied between the joint connection and input shaft, causing unacceptable motion of the universal joint connection.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the existing column with a newly designed column or will invert the existing column to locate the splined section inside the cab, at no cost to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck. 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 Volvo Truck model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Volvo Truck model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Volvo Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Volvo Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Volvo Volvo Truck | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 Volvo Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Volvo Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Volvo Volvo Truck | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Volvo Volvo Truck | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 5 |
| 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 5 |
| 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck | 3 | 13 |
| 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 Volvo Volvo Truck | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 Volvo Volvo Truck | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
How do I know if my 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck; 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 82V015000).
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
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
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.