1998 Volvo Volvo Truck Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo Volvo Truck. 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.

• 02V110000Apr 11, 2002208 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Antilock
  Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1997–2001, VNL 1997–2001, VNM 1997–2001

  Reported issue: Certain 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 towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.

  Possible consequence: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

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• 99V187001Jun 23, 1999162 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
  Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1996–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. This rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.

  Possible consequence: If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.

  Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.

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• 99V078000Apr 13, 1999382 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
  Covers: Volvo Volvo Truck 1994–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm.

  Possible consequence: This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

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