1998 Volvo VN
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1998 Volvo VN. Newest first.
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (gawr) information pursuant to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Remedy
The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign. the first owner notification letter was mailed april 26, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy or label within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. these valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there IS another failure of one of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an espar compact heater mounted in the luggage compartment. the fuel-metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact heater IS not wired through a rollover protection switch. this does not comply with 49 cfr 393.77, "heaters."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be supplied to the heater creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. the upper steering arm can fail without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Remedy
Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. the electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drl control module.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
TL* the contact owns a 1998 volvo vn. The contact stated that the steering wheel would sporadically become extremely hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering drag link was replaced. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact received notification of an unknown…
TL* the contact owns a 1998 volvo vn. The contact stated that the steering wheel would sporadically become extremely hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering drag link was replaced. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact received notification of an unknown manufacturer recall concerning the steering drag link in september 2010. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that she would not be reimbursed due to the age of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 600,000.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Tires
The steering column failed causing loss of control and resulting in an accident in which the driver sustained injuries. nlm
- Suspension · Unknown or other
Consumer states that the dash bounces around, rsbrown@wpe.com. *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring · Suspension · Unknown or other
Vehicle experienced u-bolt problems. *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Clutch assembly · Suspension
Rear main seal on motor was replaced. *slc
- Electrical system · Power train › Manual transmission · Structure · Suspension
Vehicle has experienced transmission problems. *slc
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Equipment · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting · Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch · Power train › Manual transmission · Seats · Structure › Body · Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension
Consumer states the drive axle shocks and torque arm were replaced, the air dryer was rebuilt, the hood shock,the dash dimmer switch and cab blower motor were also replaced.*jb
- Service brakes, air › Drum
The brakes on the hub did not fully release causing a fire in the right front hub of the tandems (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Suspension
Consumer heard a loud noise on the left side of steering grill. truck was leaning on the left side, and one of the tires was worn out because of the leaning. Cosnumer felt truck was not safe. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering binding
Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces…
Odi's investigationconcluded that the legs that retain the turn signal canceling ring (tscr), part number 1607363, to the steering wheel installed in model year 1998 - 1999 vn and vhd series vtna (volvo truck north america) vehicles are prone to cracking and breaking.when the retention legs break, the separated pieces of the tscr typicallyrepose in the host cavity in the steering wheel hub where they were deposited.odifound that broken pieces of the tscr either (1) migrated from their host cavity and dropped completely from the steering wheel assembly or (2) lodged in various areas of the steering wheel proximate to the tscr.odi simulated various locations and positions that a separated piece of the tscr might become lodged within the steering wheel assembly, but none of these simulations generated any appreciable increase in steering effort.
- Steering binding
Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had…
Odi's preliminary evaluation focused on the potential for a broken, bent, deformed, fragmented or displaced turn signal canceling ring (tscr), vtna part number 1607363, to restrict thevehicle operator's ability to turn the steering wheel.the pe identified thirteen vtna warranty claims that allege that the tscr had failed and that the vehicle steering effort had been adversely affected.to date, odi has not found any samples of a failed tscr and has not been able to definitively establish whether a failed tscr can or cannot contribute to increased steering effort.odi believes that it IS appropriate to conduct further investigation(ea level) to better understand the characteristics of tscr failures and to assess the effect, if any, that these types of failures could have on vehicle steering effort.
- Equipment certification label
There is no summary currently available
- U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie
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.
- 10235288CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213634Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213484Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207600Volvo Chassis - Model VN, Hood Release Cable Interference
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10207370Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
- 10194987Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In
- 10186466Volvo Chassis - Redundant Brake Switch Test - Code MID136 SID55 FMI2, or( DTC ) P1055
- 10169015Volvo Chassis - Discharge Recirculation Valve (DRV) - FSB 258-029 , Engine Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Valve Deletion Kit , Installation
- 10169013Volvo Chassis - Volvo Hill Start Assist System Information
- 10169012Volvo Chassis - Fusion 2 Adaptive Cruise Function Document
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
- 10169007Volvo Chassis - Rain Sensor Bracket Removal And Installation Procedure when Using An Aftermarket Windshield
- 10130232Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
- 10128115Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
- 10127345Transmission ECU Programming
- 10127344Software Update, revise document
- 10127311On some trucks with the Telematics Gateway (TGW) system, the TGW control unit may not correctly communicate with the vehicle systems after restarting.
- 10127310In the event that an EGR temperature sensor replacement is required on a VOLVO D13H engine, a new routing configuration is required.
- 10126690Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
- 10126668Oil Filter Housing
- 10126667Regeneration in PTO Mode
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