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1998 Volvo Autocar problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
26

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Recalls 1

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported April 13, 1999 · 382 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V078000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo Autocar 26

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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Volvo Autocar.

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1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.

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