Electrical system › Starter assembly · Steering · Structure · Suspension · Unknown or other
The vehicle IS experiencing front end problems, shakes, and the weight IS heavy. *jg other problems are as followed: the starter had gone out, oil leak, seal between the engine and the transmission, and the steering feels soft when shaking. the average miles of the steer tires are 80K. *scc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
EA02021Opened Sep 6, 2002Closed Nov 6, 2003
Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
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