Does the 1996 Volvo WIA have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, suspension, structure, service brakes, air, 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 1996 Volvo WIA 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 1996 Volvo WIA?

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

1996 Volvo WIA recalls

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

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

For the 1996 Volvo WIA. 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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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.

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1996 Volvo WIA 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

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

December 31, 1997NHTSA 97V19600439 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Hub

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell FF980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
Consequence: Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.

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

December 2, 1996NHTSA 96V23300442 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Consequence: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 23, 1996NHTSA 96V095000771 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Consequence: This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 22, 1996NHTSA 96V0380001,303 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a Volvo 5.7 (12,500 lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
Consequence: This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1996 Volvo WIA 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: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Suspension5
Service brakes3
Air2
Electrical system2
Engine and engine cooling2

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Questions

Does the 1996 Volvo WIA have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, suspension, structure, service brakes, air, 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 1996 Volvo WIA 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 1996 Volvo WIA?: 8 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.