Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 17, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO TRUCK/FRONT STEER AXLE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 98V297000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER STEERING ARM AND REPLACE IT, IF REQUIRED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 14, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.

NHTSA ID: 98V255000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 95,013

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 19, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO TRUCK/ACCURIDE/ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V120001

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 3,065

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.

Corrective Action:

ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 4, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO TRUCK/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 98V092000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,329

Consequence Summary:

IF THESE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL CONTROL MODULE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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