1999 Volvo VN610
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
21 complaints1 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Owner reports that ball socket on drag link separated creating a loss of steering. vehicle departed right side of roadway and came to rest in a swamp. owner reports vehicle mileage at just over 501,000. routine inspects failed to reveal any indication of impending failure. this ball socket was not subject of recall *cb
- Suspension · Tires
Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. vehicle equipped with cummins N-14 engine. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer called complaining about having problem with electrical system on the dash board. Also stated that while driving the vehicle dash board loses power. Dealer was contacted on three different occasions and have not been able to find the problem. Ts
- Electrical system · Suspension
The bunk clock in the vehicle stopped working. This was covered but now the wiring to the clock IS defective, consumer IS also experiencing problems with the wiring harness. *jg
- Suspension
The steering tires were worn out and the vehicle was misaligned. The steer axle tires were replaced six times. *yh
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicle has no power, it rattles, IS falling apart and needed a new transmission. *jg
- Suspension
Consumer complains of his vehicle having a heavy front axle. volvo says there IS no problem. *jg
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension
Consumer states truck IS having u-bolt problems.*jb *tr
- Suspension
Vehicle IS experiencing premature steer tire wear. has had problems with the front end and IS on 2ND set of tires. they are wearing on the left side, bushings also needed to be replaced. *jg
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Service brakes, air · Suspension · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experiencing a clunk noise in front brakes. *tt
- Unknown or other
Volvo truck model 610 IS experiencing dash problems (email: chris@sunstartransport.com) . *yd
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Consumer states that the alternator failed twice. *tt
- Visibility › Windshield
Consumer states windows in the truck have cracked or blown out. *tt
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train
Consumer IS having problems with the air conditioner. *jg
- Suspension
Vehicle has u-bolt problems, possible steer tire wear. *jg
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Consumer states that the steering gear box leaks. *tt
- Electrical system
Consumer has had numerous electrical problems. *Tt
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicle has a set back axle associated with popping noise. *tt...*ak
- Interior lighting · Suspension
Consumer states truck vibrates, there IS a problem with the suspension, the dealer moved the air valve back and the 5TH wheel.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Suspension
Vehicle has a vibration problem at 1500 rpm where the dash shakes violently between 5TH and 6TH gear. The vibration IS possibly caused by premature steer tire wear. *Tt the steer tires were cupped on the inside edges. also, various lights and gauges in the dash were inoperative. they have been repaired. *jg
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Seats · Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer states that seats deflate and inflate at wrong the time, levers work opposite of what they should operate. *yh
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.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
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.
- 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 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
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 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)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
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