1992 Volvo WIA
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Volvo WIA is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1992 Volvo WIA at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1992 Volvo WIA recalls 2
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 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 CON…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, MODELS SL5WMS6125, SL5WMS7125, SL5WMS8125, SL5WMS9125, SL5WMS10125, SL5APM6125, SL5APM7125, SLAPM8125, SL5APM9125, SL5APM10125, SL5WMS-D, SL5APM-D, AND SL5BPS-D. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE CRACKING OF THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 16
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 16.
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
Bulletin KC-405 · Power Train · Jun 2022DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
Bulletin KC-2119 · Service Brakes, Air · Jun 2022(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
Bulletin KC-2143 · Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2022Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
Bulletin KC-2112 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jun 2022AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
Bulletin KC-2028 · Power Train · Jun 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Bulletin KC-2174 · Steering, Suspension · Jun 2022Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
Bulletin KC-435 · Power Train · Jun 2022Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
Bulletin KC-732 · Electrical System, Equipment · Jun 2022DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
Bulletin KC-2165 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
Bulletin KC-2171 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the WIA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1992 Volvo WIA. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
On certain vehicle equipped with Fontaine light weight fixed position fifth wheels, the fifth wheel mounting plate may develop a crack in the area where the legs of the fifth wheel are welded to the base plate. This could result in eventual trailer separation. Correction: Fifth wheel base plate will be inspected and if a crack is found, the base plate will be replaced.
Transport Canada #2000088 · Mar 2000Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.