NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–1996

Volvo WHR recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Volvo WHR, covering model years 1995 to 1996, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
2 model years with data (1995–1996)

latest recall 96V095000 (reported Mar 23, 1996)

Volvo WHR recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name WHR, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

2 recall campaigns

Volvo WHR recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 2 campaigns	1996: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 96V095000
Reported Mar 23, 1996
Service Brakes, Air
Model years 1995–1996
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA campaign 96V032000
Reported Feb 12, 1996
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air Suspension System
Model year 1995
The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.
Consequence:
This condition could result in loss of rear axle stability affecting vehicle directional control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo WHR questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo WHR have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo WHR, covering model years 1995 to 1996. The most recent, 96V095000, was reported on March 23, 1996 and is filed under “Service brakes, air”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

Which Volvo WHR model years do the recalls cover?

The 2 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (2). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name WHR, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo WHR?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.