1998 Volvo Autocar Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 1999 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Autocar years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo Autocar so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1998 Volvo Autocar recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fanApr 13, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V078000 · 382 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo Autocar?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo Autocar?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 Volvo Autocar a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Autocar model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.