1999 Volvo Volvo Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
12 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
While driving the vehicle's left steering arm came apart. the vehicle then drifted into the wall and came to rest. the vehicle sustained damage. it was determined that the steering arm was improperly maintained (ohio traffic crash report). *mr *nm
- Suspension
The average miles the consumer gets out of a set of steering tires are: 1ST set-85k, 2ND set-100k, and IS now on the 3RD set of tires. (volvo trucks of north america/model-ungio) scc
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Consumer states that steer axle tires are experiencing excessive wear, the left side front ubolt failed and caused damage to the inner sidewall of a tire. *slc
- Service brakes, air
Consumer IS a driver for food lion. the complaint IS with the brakes on the older model semi trucks. they freeze up in the mornings when the weather IS cold. a co-worker had a mishap with one of the vehicles. the brakes froze causing the co-worker to lose control and over turn the vehicle. *jg
- Suspension
Consumer stated that the truck was in an accident due to center pin sheered off and u-bolt was missing, however the dealer stated it was due to impact of jackknife. *yh
- Suspension
Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were accidents, however did not specify as to which vehicles. *yd
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicle IS experiencing wiring harness problems.
- Suspension
Various problems with front end resulting in axle sliding around curve causing a rollover 25-march-2000, consumer heard loud snap as accident happended, front left tire was bent, contacted specialist claims who said the axle shifted. *tt
- Unknown or other
Experiencing problems with the dash. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Exterior lighting › Headlights · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
The day time running lights stay on after the vehicle has been shut off. The heater fan had to be replaced twice. the engine idles high when attempting to shift gears making the jake brake inoperable. *jg
- Equipment · Seats · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension
Consumer stated the seat valve, foot valve hood shocks, cab blower motor steering column were all replaced, also the suspension leveling valve and air dryer were also replaced.*jb
- Suspension › Front · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The truck IS leaning to the left side.>the truck has premature steer tire wear on the right side.>the truck has extensive shaking in the steering wheel what caused >replacement of two windshields.>the truck looses wheel alignment.>my biggest concern IS that a volvo GMC truck of chicago determined that>the truck has been involved in an accident. (I have invoice to prove it)>
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.
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.
- 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
- 10215258Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215255New Trim Codes May Need To Be Reprogrammed Following Engine Replacement With 7/8 Reman Or Complete (Engine With Both New Injectors And Engine Control Module); Possible Uneven Operation/Rough Running At Idle Following EMS Programming With Data Transfer
- 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
- 10213512Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Bendix Wingman Fusion Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS ) Camera Removal And Installation
- 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
- 10213503Volvo Chassis - Bendix Wingman ACB ( Active Cruise with Braking ) SD-13-3333
- 10213502Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Consumption Log Form
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209849Service Literature Published and Released in March, 2022
- 10209848TDP - When and How to Engage DTS
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10208537Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10207416Premium Tech Tool (PTT) Central Systems Status; How To Check Central Systems Server Status For Product Identification, Missing Operations (Product Configuration), Programming Failure And Software Download Issues
- 10203154Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
- 10203010Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
- 10030589Volvo truck: whenever a thermostat cover has been removed from a volvo D11, D13 and D16 engine, the two step tightening procedure outlined below must be used to reinstall the cover. No models or model years listed.
- 10030586Volvo truck: discharge recirculation valve (drv) air line service kit 21377589 has been developed for the repair or replacement of drv air line on volvo D11F engines. No models or model years listed.
- 10030585Volvo truck: when replacing or reinstalling a turbocharger on a volvo D16F engine, the existing mounting hardware (studs, gasket, spacer sleeves and flange nuts) must be replaced. No model or model years listed.
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