1996 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (4 reports).

3Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1996 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Recall 99V187001Jun 23, 1999162 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 99V078Apr 13, 1999382 vehicles affected

Suspension

Recall 96V124001Jul 25, 1996214 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2002-06-12, Suspension
TRACTOR BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR RECALL NOTICE TO REPLACE REAR SPRING SHACKLE SADDLE BLOCKS. AFTER HAVING PARTS REPLACED, U-BOLTS BROKE SEVERAL TIMES, CAUSING ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL TO TWIST SIDEWAYS, SHEARING OFF THE ALIGNMENT PINS AND THE CROSSMEMBER TO STRESS AND FAIL. THESE FAILURES RESULTED IN TWO BLOWN AIR BAGS AND A NEW CROSSMEMBER. ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. CONTINUED TO HAVE STEER TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS, CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THIS VEHICLE. *TT
2002-06-12, Unknown Or Other
VOLVO W1A64TTES TRUCK - CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH. *TT
2002-05-14, Visibility
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDOWS IN THE TRUCK HAVE CRACKED. *TT
2002-05-14, Electrical System
VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH AND THE U-BOLTS(VEHICLE MODEL: WIT64). *JG
2001-04-25, Suspension
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD UNUSUAL TRACKING INCONSISTENCIES SINCE NEW, THE REAR AXLE TIRES HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN GRABBING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN LINE WITH THE FRONT AND THE PINS WHICH HOLD THE LEAF SPRINGS TOGETHER WERE NEVER INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY. NLM

1996 Volvo Volvo Truck questions

Does the 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan; Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (4), Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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