1998 Volvo Volvo Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A 12lb axle was placed on the front end of Volvo Truck. Smelled something burning near the wheel area. This caused the wheel bearings to melt onto the hub. Took truck to peterbilt dealership to check air brakes. Mechanic informed owner problem not brakes, but the axle. Brakes & axle needed replacing due to size of axle.”
NHTSA complaint #856942, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 02V110000Apr 11, 2002Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for…Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1997–2001, VNL 1997–2001, VNM 1997–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10213503May 18, 2022Volvo Chassis - Bendix Wingman ACB ( Active Cruise with Braking ) SD-13-3333
- 10213514May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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