1989 Volvo Wg problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1989 Volvo Wg — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1989 compare to other Wg years?

Wg NHTSA complaints by model year, 1989 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1989 Volvo Wg have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

00V019001Trailer HitchJanuary 21, 2000 · 3,633 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED.

1989 Volvo Wg — common questions

Is the 1989 Volvo Wg reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1989 Volvo Wg have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Volvo Wg. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1989 compare to other Wg years?

Does the 1989 Volvo Wg have recalls?

1989 Volvo Wg — common questions

Is the 1989 Volvo Wg reliable?

Does the 1989 Volvo Wg have recalls?

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