1995 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. 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 AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 VOLVO TRUCK.
- Book a repair at any authorized Volvo dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 99V078000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Summary: 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 AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 1999. 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).
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Suspension (3), Brakes (2), Engine (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/30/2002 · Brakes
1995 WIA64TES MODEL. EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH GETTING TRUCK TO STOP. BRAKE PEDAL WAS RISING EASILY. BRAKE VALVE WAS REPLACED, NOW TRACTOR IS TOO LOW, HOWEVER BRAKES WORKING. SPOKE WITH WARRANTY DEPT. BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *TT
05/30/2002 · Engine
1995 WIA MODEL. CONSUMER EXPERIENCING WHITE SMOKE AND LOSS OF POWER AND COOLANT. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE VALVE FAILED, THERE WERE 4 OIL LEAKS AND THE TURBO FAILED. DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND PISTON SKIRT. TRACTOR IS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *TT
05/30/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER STATES THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED 6 TIMES. *TT
05/09/2002 · Electrical system
VOLVO WIA64TES 1998 - CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
05/09/2002 · Suspension
VOLVO WIA64TES 1998 - CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH U-BOLTS. *TT
05/08/2002 · Engine
CONSUMER STATES 1995 WIA MODEL EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT 12.7 ENGINE PISTON PREMATURELY FAILED. *TT
05/07/2002 · Electrical system
VOLVO TTES 1995 - CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
01/10/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL FROM THE TRUCK ONTO THE ROAD, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO RUN OVER IT FLATENING BOTH OF THE VEHICLES TIRES.*YD (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT #10-91-550.*YD