1998 Volvo Truck recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Volvo Truck, covering 752 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
Recall number 99V187001 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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
Questions about the 1998 Volvo Truck recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Volvo Truck has an open recall?
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo Truck have?
3, covering service brakes, air and engine and engine cooling.
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