Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
1999 Volvo VNL: rotors or pads wearing out early
8 of the 11 complaints about the 1999 Volvo VNL describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 73%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
- 20001
- 19998
- 19986
What owners say
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 02V110000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle 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.
- Risk
- This 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Recall number 00V232003 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Volvo VNL premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1999 Volvo VNL?
8 of 11 owner complaints about the 1999 Volvo VNL (73%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Volvo VNL?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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