Volvo Volvo Truck 1998
Model Volvo Truck made in 1998 by Volvo got 22 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, unknown or other. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V078000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/18/1994 to 12/10/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 382 | 04/23/1999 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/13/1999 | 04/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 23, 1999.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). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V187001 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 03/27/1996 to 04/14/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 162 | ODI | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/23/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during july 1999.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 caterpillar at 1-309-675-5658. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V110000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/20/1997 to 11/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 208 | 04/29/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/11/2002 | 04/15/2002 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-265-006 | 07/01/2009 | 10030589 | Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-255-014 | 07/01/2009 | 10030585 | Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| FSB-258-009 | 07/01/2009 | 10030586 | Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| FSB-255-014 | 07/01/2009 | 10030585 | Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo d16f engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. no model or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| FSB-258-009 | 07/01/2009 | 10030586 | Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo d11f engines. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SB-265-006 | 07/01/2009 | 10030589 | Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo d11, d13 and d16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. no models or model years listed. *pe | 10/23/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE04014 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/05/2004 | 06/24/2004 | STEERING BINDING | ||
| Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had failed and that the vehicle steering effort had been adversely affected.to date, odi has not found any samples of a failed tscr and has not been able to definitively establish whether a failed tscr can or cannot contribute to increased steering effort.odi believes that it is appropriate to conduct further investigation(ea level) to better understand the characteristics of tscr failures and to assess the effect, if any, that these types of failures could have on vehicle steering effort. | ||||||
| EA04016 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/24/2004 | 03/31/2005 | STEERING BINDING | ||
| Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces of the tscr typicallyrepose in the host cavity in the steering wheel hub where they were deposited.odifound that broken pieces of the tscr either (1) migrated from their host cavity and dropped completely from the steering wheel assembly or (2) lodged in various areas of the steering wheel proximate to the tscr.odi simulated various locations and positions that a separated piece of the tscr might become lodged within the steering wheel assembly, but none of these simulations generated any appreciable increase in steering effort. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| EA04016 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/24/2004 | 03/31/2005 | STEERING BINDING | ||
| Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces of the tscr typicallyrepose in the host cavity in the steering wheel hub where they were deposited.odifound that broken pieces of the tscr either (1) migrated from their host cavity and dropped completely from the steering wheel assembly or (2) lodged in various areas of the steering wheel proximate to the tscr.odi simulated various locations and positions that a separated piece of the tscr might become lodged within the steering wheel assembly, but none of these simulations generated any appreciable increase in steering effort. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| The truck was overweight on the front axle, consumer moved tanks and fifth wheel back. (vehicle model: brooks and dunn) *jg. also the truck experienced electrical problems.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is experiencing problems with premature steering tire wear, tracker is aligned every 6 months and tires are balanced every 3 months. *tt also there is a short somewhere allowing for problems witht he dash and the electric windows. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 1 | |||
| Possible electrical problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle s constantly overweight on the front axle when fueled. this condition exists without being hooked up to a trailer.volvo trucks makes it very hard to help a small owner operator like myself. the front tire wear is not the best either.ooida has helped us a lot.the fuel tanks need to moved to the rear.the front springs are showing abnornal wear pattern. this was brought to the attention several times during normal waranty work. only to be told that it was normal.this vehic ule was assembled with dual 150 gallons an d has all the aplicable stickers meeting various safety standards. this vehicule has hard time going down the road with a full load of fuel legally. the front axle weight limit being of 12000lbs in most states with normal road tires , this is with normal 14ply tires which are standard oem supply. volvo has thought of this situation but not a hell of a lot has been done to rectify the problem. the big manufacturers go after the big fleet owners knowing well that us small-fry when we get p-o after their lackluster performance will eject from their and purchase something else and take it in the shorts with the trade in. all oh this does not do anything for the safety of john q public who thinks that these behemoths that he has to share the road with are dangerous. i have been owning and operating this type of equipment for 30yrs now and got a good idea about doing it (finally ?) i wish to think that something can be done to help. there is a lot of other owners of these volvos that are in the same boat. volvo isn't selling to well lately. the fix for this problem won't be cheap either.some recognition from the manufacturer would be helpful other than a new sticker on the chasis...thank you very much , sincerely j minvielle. *ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/20/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Consumer states that the hood was not adjusted properly at the time of purchase, causing it to pop open while driving down the road, consumer also states that there has been a problem with opening the hood, model is a vn64t610. *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states dashboard shorts out gauges like the fuel gauge, vnl610. *yd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle s constantly overweight on the front axle when fueled. this condition exists without being hooked up to a trailer.volvo trucks makes it very hard to help a small owner operator like myself. the front tire wear is not the best either.ooida has helped us a lot.the fuel tanks need to moved to the rear.the front springs are showing abnornal wear pattern. this was brought to the attention several times during normal waranty work. only to be told that it was normal.this vehic ule was assembled with dual 150 gallons an d has all the aplicable stickers meeting various safety standards. this vehicule has hard time going down the road with a full load of fuel legally. the front axle weight limit being of 12000lbs in most states with normal road tires , this is with normal 14ply tires which are standard oem supply. volvo has thought of this situation but not a hell of a lot has been done to rectify the problem. the big manufacturers go after the big fleet owners knowing well that us small-fry when we get p-o after their lackluster performance will eject from their and purchase something else and take it in the shorts with the trade in. all oh this does not do anything for the safety of john q public who thinks that these behemoths that he has to share the road with are dangerous. i have been owning and operating this type of equipment for 30yrs now and got a good idea about doing it (finally ?) i wish to think that something can be done to help. there is a lot of other owners of these volvos that are in the same boat. volvo isn't selling to well lately. the fix for this problem won't be cheap either.some recognition from the manufacturer would be helpful other than a new sticker on the chasis...thank you very much , sincerely j minvielle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 03/27/2000 | ||
| 1998 vnl 64t model - transmission and clutch failed. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing a clunk in the front axle when braking, vnl610. *yd | |||
| 28 | |||
| Consumer has a fleet of 28 volvo trucks that can not obtain recall repairs due to lack of parts (99v-240). *mjs | |||
| 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. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The truck was overweight on the front axle, consumer moved tanks and fifth wheel back. (vehicle model: brooks and dunn) *jg. also the truck experienced electrical problems.*jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 65000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer has experienced premature steer tire wear. scc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states one of the wheels fell off of the vehicle and is experiencing problems with u-bolts possibly causing premature steer tire wear. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is experiencing problems with premature steering tire wear, tracker is aligned every 6 months and tires are balanced every 3 months. *tt also there is a short somewhere allowing for problems witht he dash and the electric windows. *jg | |||
| 09/29/1997 | 2 | ||
| Volvo vnl64t 1998 - consumer experiencing front end problems possibly causing premature steer tire wear, dealer replaced, balanced and aligned steer tires that were off track. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the u-bolts broke causing the steering to go bad.(volvo truck 610)*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states nose is heavy with box. *yd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle s constantly overweight on the front axle when fueled. this condition exists without being hooked up to a trailer.volvo trucks makes it very hard to help a small owner operator like myself. the front tire wear is not the best either.ooida has helped us a lot.the fuel tanks need to moved to the rear.the front springs are showing abnornal wear pattern. this was brought to the attention several times during normal waranty work. only to be told that it was normal.this vehic ule was assembled with dual 150 gallons an d has all the aplicable stickers meeting various safety standards. this vehicule has hard time going down the road with a full load of fuel legally. the front axle weight limit being of 12000lbs in most states with normal road tires , this is with normal 14ply tires which are standard oem supply. volvo has thought of this situation but not a hell of a lot has been done to rectify the problem. the big manufacturers go after the big fleet owners knowing well that us small-fry when we get p-o after their lackluster performance will eject from their and purchase something else and take it in the shorts with the trade in. all oh this does not do anything for the safety of john q public who thinks that these behemoths that he has to share the road with are dangerous. i have been owning and operating this type of equipment for 30yrs now and got a good idea about doing it (finally ?) i wish to think that something can be done to help. there is a lot of other owners of these volvos that are in the same boat. volvo isn't selling to well lately. the fix for this problem won't be cheap either.some recognition from the manufacturer would be helpful other than a new sticker on the chasis...thank you very much , sincerely j minvielle. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle s constantly overweight on the front axle when fueled. this condition exists without being hooked up to a trailer.volvo trucks makes it very hard to help a small owner operator like myself. the front tire wear is not the best either.ooida has helped us a lot.the fuel tanks need to moved to the rear.the front springs are showing abnornal wear pattern. this was brought to the attention several times during normal waranty work. only to be told that it was normal.this vehic ule was assembled with dual 150 gallons an d has all the aplicable stickers meeting various safety standards. this vehicule has hard time going down the road with a full load of fuel legally. the front axle weight limit being of 12000lbs in most states with normal road tires , this is with normal 14ply tires which are standard oem supply. volvo has thought of this situation but not a hell of a lot has been done to rectify the problem. the big manufacturers go after the big fleet owners knowing well that us small-fry when we get p-o after their lackluster performance will eject from their and purchase something else and take it in the shorts with the trade in. all oh this does not do anything for the safety of john q public who thinks that these behemoths that he has to share the road with are dangerous. i have been owning and operating this type of equipment for 30yrs now and got a good idea about doing it (finally ?) i wish to think that something can be done to help. there is a lot of other owners of these volvos that are in the same boat. volvo isn't selling to well lately. the fix for this problem won't be cheap either.some recognition from the manufacturer would be helpful other than a new sticker on the chasis...thank you very much , sincerely j minvielle. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | SPRINGFIELD | SOUTH WEST TRUCK SALES | ||
| NY | BUFFALO | BUFFALO TRUCK | ||
| OH | COLUMBUS | VOLVO OF COLUMBUS |