The 1995 Volvo Wia has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 107,350 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 6, 2026.
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…
SUSPENSION98V2550001998-10-1495,013 affected
Defect
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR96V0950001996-03-23771 affected
Defect
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.
SUSPENSION96V0320001996-02-126,034 affected
Defect
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
5
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
Total complaints29
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Consumer states that the steering is sloppy and chunks when turning, the vehicle is greased every week and the u-bolts are checked, a 3 axle alignment was just completed, there is lots of vibration in the cab. *slc”
“Vehicle experiences problems with the wiring harness, consumer states there is an electrical problem with the right door and that the computer boards in the dash have been replaced three times, the dash led are still out half the time. *slc”
“The drag link and tierod end had to be replaced at 172000 miles.*jb”
“Consumer states after two 6 point alignments, vehicle still had excessive tire wear and still pulls to the right.*jb”
“The instrument panel was acting erractically and the circuit panel was replaced, and the speedometer and tachometer still acts erractically.*jb”
“Consumer states both blower fans had to be replaced.*jb”
“Consumer stated the truck was experiencing problems with the wiring harness. *jb”
“Vehicle is showing problems with the steer axle tires wearing prematurely requiring annual replacement, there is excessive vibration, the u-joints are wearing out, there are noises coming from the front end (repaired, source unknown),also front axle is too heavy, consumer must regulate by moving…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP01005 Opened 2001-08-09 · closed 2001-10-03
MULTIPLE DEFECTS
ALLEGE THAT THE WIA MODEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BLOWER FAN MALFUNCTION AND THE 770 VNL STEERING DIFFICULTIES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTION
InvestigationPE99018 Opened 1999-03-03 · closed 1999-09-14
TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHES
ODI HAS RECEIVED A FLEET REPORT WHICH ALLEGES THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM ON THE SUBJECT TRACTORS CONTRIBUTES TO A LOW SPEED ROLLOVER
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Volvo Wia as of
July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.