The 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 758 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING99V1870011999-06-23162 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN…
Consequence
IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
Remedy
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING99V0780001999-04-13382 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION…
Consequence
THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.
SUSPENSION96V1240011996-07-25214 affected
Defect
THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.
Consequence
VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS SHAFT FAILURE. AFFECTED SUSPENSIONS CAN ALSO DROP AND CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE GENERATING SPARKS WHICH COULD IGNITE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Remedy
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY NEWAY ANCHORLOK. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPENSION SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The two pc boards in the dash were replaced. Nlm”
“The oil pressure sensor failed causing the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm”
“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…”
“Vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash and the u-bolts(vehicle model: wit64). *jg”
“Vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness under the dash and the u-bolts(vehicle model: wit64). *jg”
“Consumer states the windows in the truck have cracked. *tt”
“Volvo w1a64ttes truck - consumer states vehicle is experiencing problems with the dash. *tt”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Volvo Volvo Truck as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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