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1997 Volvo WCA recalls

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

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

For the 1997 Volvo WCA. 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.

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1997 Volvo WCA recalls, newest first

September 9, 2002NHTSA 02V2380005,532 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch

Summary
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.
Consequence
It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
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 service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 24, 2000NHTSA 00V00200213,516 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Consequence
The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 1998NHTSA 98V25500095,013 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Lines and fittings

Summary
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.
Consequence
This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1998NHTSA 98V1200013,065 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Rim

Summary
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.
Consequence
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Remedy
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 17, 1997NHTSA 97V212000923 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

Summary
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.
Consequence
If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 24, 1997NHTSA 97V0230001,928 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.
Consequence
Persons not using the sequence and process during cab entry or exit or when using the optional back of cab access may slip and/or fall causing personal injury.
Remedy
Volvo heavy truck will be providing warning labels to be installed by owners on their trucks.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Volvo WCA with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash1

Other Volvo WCA years

Other 1997 Volvo models

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  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 1997 Volvo WCA have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, parking brake, suspension, wheels, structure. 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 1997 Volvo WCA 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 1997 Volvo WCA?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.