Volvo Trucks North America: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Volvo Trucks North America in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 26, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VOLVO TRUCKS/CONTINENTAL GENERAL/TIRE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL GENERAL S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES, SERIAL NOS. A3371E5488 THROUGH A3371E5089. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN OVERCURED.
NHTSA ID: 99V296001
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
CONTINENTAL GENERAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL EXCHANGE THE TIRE FOR AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT TIRE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 12, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXX9906)
VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121/ABS POWER CIRCUIT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WIRE IN THE TRAILER CABLE JUNCTION BOX AT THE END OF THE FRAME MAY NOT CONTAIN POWER FOR THE TRAILER ABS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 99V274000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 59
Consequence Summary:
UNDER A HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION (LOCK UP), A NON-FUNCTIONING TRAILER ABS COULD ALLOW THE TRAILER TO SKID, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE CENTER PIN OF THE TRAILER CABLE CIRCUIT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 30, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXX9905)
VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL STEER CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 99V240000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 166
Consequence Summary:
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY VALVE IN THE FRONT STEERING AXLE BRAKE SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 18, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXX9904)
VOLVO TRUCKS/COMPACT HEATER
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."
NHTSA ID: 99V225000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 352
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL WIRE THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 23, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VOLVO TRUCKS/CATERPILLAR/DIESEL ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3116 MECHANICALLY UNIT INJECTED DIESEL ENGINES. THE GOVERNOR OF THE ENGINE CONTROLS THE UNIT INJECTOR FUELING BY WAY OF A CONTROL ASSEMBLY. IN THIS ASSEMBLY, A LINK TO THE GOVERNOR IS JOINED TO THE CONTROL ROD USING A RIVET. THIS RIVET CAN LOOSEN AND THEN WEAR RESULTING IN ENGINE SPEED INSTABILITY.
NHTSA ID: 99V187001
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 162
Consequence Summary:
IF NOT IDENTIFIED AND CORRECTED, ENGINE SPEED CONTROL COULD BE LOST DUE TO RIVET DISENGAGEMENT.
Corrective Action:
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THE NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXX9903)
VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR BRAKES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. SOME OF THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE APPLIED TO THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW.
NHTSA ID: 99V055004
Component:
# of Units Affected: 285
Consequence Summary:
WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER GUIDE PAWL. IF THERE IS NO TORQUE, THE BRAKES WILL BE ADJUSTED AND THE GUIDE PAWL WILL BE TIGHTENED TO 15-20 FT. LBS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 13, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXA9902)
VOLVO TRUCKS/ENGINE COOLING FAN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
NHTSA ID: 99V078000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 382
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 16, 1999
(Campaign #: RVXX9901)
VOLVO TRUCK/STEERING SHAFT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT CONNECTING THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT MIGHT BE TOO LONG.
NHTSA ID: 99V054000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT COULD CRACK INCREASING THE RISK FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SLIP SHAFTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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