The 1999 Volvo WG has 3 recalls, the most serious being two steering-related defects where tie rod components can wear prematurely and separate, leaving the driver with no control over the front axle.
The tie rod ball stud separating from its socket is a complete steering failure on the right steer axle, meaning the driver cannot steer the vehicle and a crash becomes likely. On the brake side, certain vehicles have a brake automatic slack adjuster pull pawl that was not tightened to the correct torque during assembly. Over time, this allows the brake to lose its adjustment progressively until the wheel brake assembly at that corner stops functioning effectively, reducing overall stopping power in a vehicle that already demands substantial braking force given its size and weight.
At a glance
What can fail
The tie rod assembly may wear prematurely, potentially causing the ball stud to separate from the socket, which could result in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the tie rod assemblies with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The ball stud in the steering tie rod assembly may wear prematurely and separate from its socket, causing loss of steering control on the right axle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tie rod assembly and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A brake component called the slack adjuster pull pawl may not be tightened properly, causing the brake to stop adjusting itself and eventually fail at that wheel.
What the fix does
The slack adjuster pull pawl will be tightened to the correct specification at all wheels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
