1998 Volvo VN Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo VN. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 01V093000Mar 22, 20011,577 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. Under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.

  Possible consequence: When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.

  Remedy: The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. Due…

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• 00V002002Feb 24, 200013,516 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake
  Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1998, WIA 1997–1998, WCA 1997–1998 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.

  Possible consequence: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

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• 99V225000Aug 18, 1999352 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
  Covers: Volvo VN 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an espar compact heater mounted in the luggage compartment. The fuel-metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact heater is not wired through a rollover protection switch. This does not comply with 49 cfr 393.77, "heaters."

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be supplied to the heater creating the potential for a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.

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• 98V297000Nov 17, 199825 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages
  Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1998, ACL 1997–1998, WG 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. The upper steering arm can fail without warning.

  Possible consequence: This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.

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• 98V120001May 19, 19983,065 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Rim
  Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1998, WIA 1997–1998, WCA 1997–1998 +7 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.

  Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

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• 98V092000May 4, 19982,329 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Volvo VN 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.

  Possible consequence: If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the drl control module.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA04016Steering bindingClosed · Jun 24, 2004
• PE04014Steering bindingClosed · Feb 5, 2004
• DP01006Equipment certification labelClosed · May 10, 2001
• EA01011U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblieClosed · Apr 18, 2001

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