- Year: 1997
- Make: Volvo
- Model: WG
- Trims Available: 0
- Made In: UNITED STATES
- Body & Doors: TANDEM
- Engine: 10.5L L6 DIESEL
- Transmission: Not on File
- Driveline: 6X4
- Seating: Not on File
- MSRP: $Not on File
- MPG: Not on File
- Tires: Not on File
- Tank Size: Not on File
1997 Volvo WG Review
Vehicle Overview
1997 Volvo WG has an enjoyable TANDEM body style. It is manufactured in United States. The car has 0 variation available for its customers. The engine type is 10.5L L6 DIESEL. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are 6X4 driveline. 1997 Volvo WG has had 8 recalls in the past 27 years.
Popular VINs
- 4VHJCAPE3VR858328
- 4VHJCABE4VR856370
Popular VINs
- 4VHJCABE4VR856370
- 4VHJCAPE3VR858328
Vehicle Specifications
year:
1997
Make:
Volvo
Model:
WG
Trim Level:
-
Manufactured In:
UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number:
856370
Body Style:
TANDEM
Engine Type:
10.5L L6 DIESEL
Transmission-short:
Not on File
Transmission-long:
Not on File
Driveline:
6X4
Tank:
Not on File
Fuel Economy-city:
Not on File
Fuel Economy-highway:
Not on File
Anti-Brake System:
Not on File
Steering Type:
Not on File
Front Brake Type:
Not on File
Rear Brake Type:
Not on File
Turning Diameter:
Not on File
Front Suspension:
Not on File
Rear Suspension:
Not on File
Front Spring Type:
Not on File
Rear Spring Type:
Not on File
Tires:
Not on File
Front Headroom:
Not on File
Rear Headroom:
Not on File
Front Legroom:
Not on File
Rear Legroom:
Not on File
Front Shoulder Room:
Not on File
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not on File
Front Hip Room:
Not on File
Rear Hip Room:
Not on File
Interior Trim:
Not on File
Exterior Color:
Not on File
Curb Weight-automatic:
Not on File
Curb Weight-manual:
Not on File
Overall Length:
Not on File
Overall Width:
Not on File
Overall Height:
Not on File
Wheelbase:
Not on File
Ground Clearance:
Not on File
Track Front:
Not on File
Track Rear:
Not on File
Cargo Length:
Not on File
Width at Wheelwell:
Not on File
Width at Wall:
Not on File
Depth:
Not on File
Standard Seating:
Not on File
Optional Seating:
Not on File
Passenger Volume:
Not on File
Cargo Volume:
Not on File
Standard Towing:
Not on File
Maximum Towing:
Not on File
Standard Payload:
Not on File
Maximum Payload:
Not on File
Standard GVWR:
Not on File
Maximum GVWR:
Not on File
Basic-duration:
Not on File
Basic-distance:
Not on File
Powertrain-duration:
Not on File
Powertrain-distance:
Not on File
Rust-duration:
Not on File
Rust-distance:
Not on File
MSRP:
Not on File
Dealer Invoice:
Not on File
Destination Charge:
Not on File
Child Safety Door Locks:
Not on File
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:
Not on File
Power Door Locks:
Not on File
Vehicle Anti-Theft:
Not on File
4WD/AWD:
Not on File
ABS Brakes:
Not on File
Automatic Load-Leveling:
Not on File
Electronic Brake Assistance:
Not on File
Limited Slip Differential:
Not on File
Locking Differential:
Not on File
Traction Control:
Not on File
Vehicle Stability Control System:
Not on File
Driver Airbag:
Not on File
Front Side Airbag:
Not on File
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:
Not on File
Passenger Airbag:
Not on File
Side Head Curtain Airbag:
Not on File
Second Row Side Airbag:
Not on File
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:
Not on File
Electronic Parking Aid:
Not on File
First Aid Kit:
Not on File
Trunk Anti-Trap Device:
Not on File
Keyless Entry:
Not on File
Remote Ignition:
Not on File
Air Conditioning:
Not on File
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:
Not on File
Cruise Control:
Not on File
Tachometer:
Not on File
Tilt Steering:
Not on File
Tilt Steering Column:
Not on File
Heated Steering Wheel:
Not on File
Leather Steering Wheel:
Not on File
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:
Not on File
Telescopic Steering Column:
Not on File
Adjustable Foot Pedals:
Not on File
Genuine Wood Trim:
Not on File
Tire Pressure Monitor:
Not on File
Trip Computer:
Not on File
AM/FM Radio:
Not on File
Cassette Player:
Not on File
CD Player:
Not on File
CD Changer:
Not on File
DVD Player:
Not on File
Voice Activated Telephone:
Not on File
Navigation Aid:
Not on File
Second Row Sound Controls:
Not on File
Subwoofer:
Not on File
Telematics System:
Not on File
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Front Cooled Seat:
Not on File
Front Heated Seat:
Not on File
Front Power Lumbar Support:
Not on File
Front Power Memory Seat:
Not on File
Front Split Bench Seat:
Not on File
Leather Seat:
Not on File
Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Folding Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Heated Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:
Not on File
Second Row Removable Seat:
Not on File
Third Row Removable Seat:
Not on File
Cargo Area Cover:
Not on File
Cargo Area Tiedowns:
Not on File
Cargo Net:
Not on File
Load Bearing Exterior Rack:
Not on File
Pickup Truck Bed Liner:
Not on File
Power Sunroof:
Not on File
Removable Top:
Not on File
Manual Sunroof:
Not on File
Automatic Headlights:
Not on File
Daytime Running Lights:
Not on File
Fog Lights:
Not on File
High Intensity Discharge Headlights:
Not on File
Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:
Not on File
Running Boards:
Not on File
Front Air Dam:
Not on File
Rear Spoiler:
Not on File
Skid Plate:
Not on File
Splash Guards:
Not on File
Wind Deflector for Convertibles:
Not on File
Power Sliding Side Van Door:
Not on File
Power Trunk Lid:
Not on File
Alloy Wheels:
Not on File
Chrome Wheels:
Not on File
Full Size Spare Tire:
Not on File
Run Flat Tires:
Not on File
Steel Wheels:
Not on File
Power Windows:
Not on File
Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:
Not on File
Glass Rear Window on Convertible:
Not on File
Heated Exterior Mirror:
Not on File
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:
Not on File
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:
Not on File
Deep Tinted Glass:
Not on File
Interval Wipers:
Not on File
Rain Sensing Wipers:
Not on File
Rear Window Defogger:
Not on File
Rear Wiper:
Not on File
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:
Not on File
Tow Hitch Receiver:
Not on File
Towing Preparation Package:
Not on File
Engine Compressor Type:
Not on File
Engine Fuel Type:
Not on File
Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:
Not on File
Doors:
Not on File
Vehicle Style:
Not on File
Vehicle Type:
Not on File
Engine Cylinder:
Not on File
Engine Size:
Not on File
Vehicle Size:
Not on File
Horsepower:
Not on File
Trims Available:
Not on File
Drivetrain:
Not on File
Safety & Recalls
Recall 873 started on 09/09/2002 by MFR effecting 5,532 units.
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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.
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Consequence: IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
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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.
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Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 6803 started on 08/22/2000 by MFR effecting 18,362 units.
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Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
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Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
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Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS PHASED.FIRST MAILING TO CRITICAL CATEGORY "A" OWNERS BEGAN DECEMBER 11, 2000.ALL OTHER OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 2001.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 7870 started on 02/24/2000 by MFR effecting 13,516 units.
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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.
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Consequence: THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES.
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Notes: VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0002.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 10550 started on 11/17/1998 by MFR effecting 25 units.
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Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
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Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.
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Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 30, 1998. 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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 13108 started on 10/14/1998 by MFR effecting 95,013 units.
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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.
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Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
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Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
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Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 9194 started on 05/19/1998 by MFR effecting 3,065 units.
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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.
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Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
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Remedy: ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
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Notes: ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall 13702 started on 11/17/1997 by MFR effecting 923 units.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Recall 13504 started on 02/24/1997 by MFR effecting 1,928 units.
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Summary: WARNING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE CLIMBING SEQUENCE AND PROCESS WERE OMITTED.
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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.
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Remedy: VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK WILL BE PROVIDING WARNING LABELS TO BE INSTALLED BY OWNERS ON THEIR TRUCKS.
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Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 18, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE WARNING LABEL FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY DUTY TRUCK AT 1-910-393-2000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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