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1998 Volvo Vn Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1998 Volvo Vn has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 20,864 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 01V093000 2001-03-22 1,577 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL WHICH CONTAINS FRONT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DOES NOT…

Consequence

WHEN OPERATING THE TRUCK "BOBTAIL" WITH FULL FUEL TANKS AND TWO OCCUPANTS WITH AN ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, THE ACTUAL GROSS AXLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE STATED RATING FOUND ON THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Remedy

THE WEIGHT CERTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS: (1) REPLACEMENT OF THE LABEL WITH ONE WHICH CONTAINS CORRECT INFORMATION; OR (2) REPLACEMENT OF FRONT AXLE TIRES, RIMS OR TIE ROD TUBE OR A COMBINATION THEREOF; OR (3) REPLACEMENT OR RELOCATION OF THE FUEL TANKS. …

PARKING BRAKE 00V002002 2000-02-24 13,516 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HALDEX MANIFOLD DASH VALVES (MDV) USED IN TRACTOR AND TRAILER PARKING BRAKES. THESE VALVES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A LOSS OF THE ISOLATION OF THE TWO BRAKE SYSTEM CIRCUITS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES WHEN…

Consequence

THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES.

VISIBILITY 99V225000 1999-08-18 352 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL WIRE THE FUEL-METERING PUMP THROUGH A ROLLOVER PROTECTION SWITCH.

STEERING 98V297000 1998-11-17 25 affected
Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

WHEELS 98V120001 1998-05-19 3,065 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.

Remedy

ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 98V092000 1998-05-04 2,329 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL CONTROL MODULE.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
EQUIPMENT
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
2
TIRES
2
2injuries
Total complaints44

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 volvo vn. The contact stated that the steering wheel would sporadically become extremely hard to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering drag link was replaced. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact received notification of an unknown…”

STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION · reported 2010-08-10

“The steering column failed causing loss of control and resulting in an accident in which the driver sustained injuries. Nlm”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 2001-10-17

“The steering column failed causing loss of control and resulting in an accident in which the driver sustained injuries. Nlm”

TIRES · reported 2001-10-17

“The steering column failed causing loss of control and resulting in an accident in which the driver sustained injuries. Nlm”

TIRES · reported 2001-10-17

“The brakes on the hub did not fully release causing a fire in the right front hub of the tandems (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM · reported 2000-12-13

“Consumer heard a loud noise on the left side of steering grill. Truck was leaning on the left side, and one of the tires was worn out because of the leaning. Cosnumer felt truck was not safe. *ak”

SUSPENSION · reported 1998-12-08

“Consumer stated the alternator and idle pulley were bad, the air dryer was rebuilt, and the torque arm, foot valve and shocks were replaced.*jb”

SUSPENSION

“Consumer stated the alternator and idle pulley were bad, the air dryer was rebuilt, and the torque arm, foot valve and shocks were replaced.*jb”

EQUIPMENT

Defect investigations

Investigation DP01006 Opened 2001-05-10 · closed 2002-01-23

EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABEL

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA01011 Opened 2001-04-18 · closed 2002-07-30

U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE

Investigation EA04016 Opened 2004-06-24 · closed 2005-03-31

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…

Investigation EA04016 Opened 2004-06-24 · closed 2005-03-31

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…

Investigation PE04014 Opened 2004-02-05 · closed 2004-06-24

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Volvo Vn as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.