- The problem
- On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
- The risk
- Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
- The fix
- Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Volvo Wxll Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Volvo Wxll have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2003 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Wxll year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Volvo Wxll 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
- On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
- The risk
- If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
- The risk
- This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 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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Volvo Wxll: every year compared
All Wxll years2001 Volvo Wxll vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo Wxll | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2001 Volvo S60 | 238 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 221 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S80 | 179 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 144 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 84 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo Cross Country | 10 | 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 2001 Volvo Wxll
Does the 2001 Volvo Wxll have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Volvo Wxll: automatic transmission (August 2003); diesel (May 2003); axle assembly (February 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Volvo Wxll had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Volvo Wxll a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo Wxll 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.
What should I do if my 2001 Volvo Wxll 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