- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Volvo Acl Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1994 Volvo Acl with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1998 for the lines and fittings. For comparison, the 1993 has 0 and the 1995 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Acl year, for its age
#292 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 Volvo Acl problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1994 Volvo Acl recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Undercoating applied to the inside of the cab shell squeezed out during assembly onto the brake pedal plunger.
- The risk
- Undercoating on the plunger may cause the plunger to stick resulting in increased brake pedal effort and/or slow release of the brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will clean the undercoating from the brake pedal plunger assembly, lubricate and reinstall the brake pedal plunger assembly.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1994 Volvo Acl
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Front wheel studs have broken several times. Owner has replaced studs several times. Manufacturer and dealer notified. *Ak
Volvo Acl: every year compared
All Acl years1994 Volvo Acl vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Volvo Acl | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 1994 Volvo 850 | 96 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Volvo 940 | 43 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1994 Volvo 960 | 19 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1994 Volvo 240 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1994 Volvo 964 | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1994 Volvo 420 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1994 Volvo Acl
Does the 1994 Volvo Acl have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1994 Volvo Acl: lines and fittings (October 1998); service brakes, air (March 1996); controls, pedals and linkages (November 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Volvo Acl?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1994 Volvo Acl had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 22, 1998 and the latest on July 22, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 Volvo Acl a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo Acl year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo Acl years have the most complaints?
1994 (1), 1998 (1), 1999 (1). See every Volvo Acl year compared.
What should I do if my 1994 Volvo Acl has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data