Does the 1981 Volvo Truck have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1981 Volvo Truck recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Volvo Truck?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1981 Volvo Truck recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1981 Volvo Truck. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1981 Volvo Truck recalls, newest first

May 2, 1984NHTSA 84V0550004,765 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 2, 1984NHTSA 84V0540004,408 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.
Remedy: The brake line will be replaced without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 23, 1982NHTSA 82V015000449 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1981 Volvo Truck were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Volvo Truck years

Other 1981 Volvo models

Questions

Does the 1981 Volvo Truck have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, service brakes, hydraulic, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1981 Volvo Truck recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1981 Volvo Truck?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.