1997 Volvo Wxll Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1997 Volvo Wxll. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1997 Volvo Wxll
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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Antilock (service brakes)
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.
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Lines and fittings (suspension)
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.
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Rim (wheels)
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.
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Wheel bearing (suspension)
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 Wxll. 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 Wxll model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Wxll model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Volvo Wxll | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Volvo Wxll | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Volvo Wxll | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Volvo Wxll | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Volvo Wxll | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Volvo Wxll | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Volvo Wxll
How do I know if my 1997 Volvo Wxll 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1997 Volvo Wxll; 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.
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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.