1990-1998 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others recall: lines and fittings

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on October 14, 1998. It covers about 95,013 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 95,013
reported: Oct 14, 1998
owners notified: Nov 27, 1998
related complaints: 18

Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings

What is wrong: Vehicle 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.
Risk: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Recall number 98V255000

Affected vehicles

Volvo Acl 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo Fe 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo Wah 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo Wca 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo WG 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo Wia 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo WX 1994-1998 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Volvo WXLL 1995-1998 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc Acl 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc Acm 1990-1991 1990 1991
White Gmc Fe 1992-1998 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc Wah 1993-1998 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc Wca 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc WCL 1990 1990
White Gmc WCM 1990, 1992-1998 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc WG 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc WH 1991-1992 1991 1992
White Gmc Wia 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc Wim 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc WX 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
White Gmc WXLL 1990-1998 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about suspension problems.

1995 Volvo Acl 1996 Volvo Acl 1997 Volvo Acl 1998 Volvo Acl 1995 Volvo Fe 1996 Volvo Fe 1997 Volvo Fe 1998 Volvo Fe 1995 Volvo Wah 1996 Volvo Wah 1997 Volvo Wah 1998 Volvo Wah

Questions about recall 98V255000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1998 Volvo Acl, Volvo Fe and others lines and fittings?

Yes. Recall 98V255000, reported on October 14, 1998, covers about 95,013 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V255000?

Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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