1998 Volvo VNM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VNM years
- Not enough data 7th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo VNM so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Volvo VNM recalls (5)
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Suspension:front
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. 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 at 1-800-528-6586.
Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch
Problem: Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
Risk: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Fix: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 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.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: 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: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Wheels:rim
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Fix: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02095) — opened Dec 11, 2002, closed May 30, 2003, led to recall 03V199000.
Other Volvo VNM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 VNM | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 VNM | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 VNM | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 VNM | 0 | 10 |
| 2013 VNM | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 VNM | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 VNM | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 VNM | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 VNM | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 VNM | 1 | 10 |
| 2007 VNM | 4 | 8 |
| 2006 VNM | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 VNM | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 VNM | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 VNM | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 VNM | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 VNM | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 VNM | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 VNM | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 VNM | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 VNM | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 VNM | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VNM?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo VNM?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Volvo VNM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VNM model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.