Volvo Wxll 1998

Model Wxll made in 1998 by Volvo got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and suspension.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03V308000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 12/17/1997 to 06/27/2003V (Vehicle)342610/22/2003MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/22/200308/25/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Consequence SummaryUnintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryVolvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. 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 contact at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232003VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/06/1997 to 08/07/2000V (Vehicle)1836212/11/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/22/200008/24/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category a owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS
98V255000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 10/01/1986 to 07/13/1998V (Vehicle)9501311/27/1998MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA10/14/199810/15/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. in the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Consequence SummaryThis condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
NotesOwner notification began during november 1998. 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 contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
WHEELS - RIM
98V120001VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC V (Vehicle)3065MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/19/199806/03/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Corrective SummaryAccuride/akw will replace these wheels.
NotesAccuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.owner notification began july 27, 1998. owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).