1994 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 1994 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
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Suspension (3), Airbags (1), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
05/18/2005 · Airbags
DT: THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE PARKED. NO COLLISION OCCURRED.*AK
02/13/2003 · Engine · fire
*OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT* THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS CONSUMER EXITED A TOLL BOOTH. POSSIBLE ENGINE MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE WAS A SEMI TRUCK AND TRAILER. *JG *JB
05/07/2002 · Suspension
GMC WHITE VOLVO 1994 - REAR AXLE CENTER BOLTS BROKE, KING PINS AND SPRING HOUSING WORN OUT; FRONT TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY, APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON AVERAGE OF REAR AXLE WEARING. *TT
05/06/2002 · Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAS A SHIMMY, EVEN AFTER FRONT-END WORK AND NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS AND BALANCING VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. *YD
08/15/2001 · Suspension
CONSUMER IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF DRIVER WHO STATED WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER BOLTS SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED, VEHICLE IS A VOLVO WHITEGMC 1994. *TT *DT