Model year record

1999 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls & problems

The 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck has 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints12filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, airApr 11, 2002

Antilock

Recall 02V110000208 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
SuspensionFront; Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle	7	—
VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer; Defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	—
SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar; Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm	2	—
Equipment	1	—
Seats	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—
Engine and engine coolingEngine	1	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights	1	—
Electrical systemWiring	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT STEERING ARM CAME APART. THE VEHICLE THEN DRIFTED INTO THE WALL AND CAME TO REST. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING ARM WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM
Aug 23, 2003
Suspension
THE AVERAGE MILES THE CONSUMER GETS OUT OF A SET OF STEERING TIRES ARE: 1ST SET-85K, 2ND SET-100K, AND IS NOW ON THE 3RD SET OF TIRES. (VOLVO TRUCKS OF NORTH AMERICA/MODEL-UNGIO) SCC
Feb 6, 2003
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEER AXLE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR, THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UBOLT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INNER SIDEWALL OF A TIRE. *SLC
Aug 9, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO CENTER PIN SHEERED OFF AND U-BOLT WAS MISSING, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO IMPACT OF JACKKNIFE. *YH
May 13, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER OWNS FOUR OF THESE TRUCKS, THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STEER TIRE WEAR AND PROBLEMS WITH ALIGNMENT, ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES THE LEFT TIRE BROKE CAUSING A FUEL SPILL, TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAD TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED EVERYTHING INSIDE TIRE BROKE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WERE ACCIDENTS, HOWEVER DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHICH VEHICLES. *YD
May 9, 2002
Electrical system › Wiring
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS.
May 7, 2002
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
Apr 18, 2002
Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THE HEATER FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS MAKING THE JAKE BRAKE INOPERABLE. *JG
Aug 15, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

STEERING BINDINGClosed
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 PIECES OF THE TSCR TYPICALLYREPOSE IN THE HOST CAVITY IN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB WHERE THEY WERE DEPOSITED.ODIFOUND THAT BROKEN PIECES OF THE TSCR EITHER (1) MIGRATED FROM THEIR HOST CAVITY AND DROPPED COMPLETELY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY OR (2) LODGED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL PROXIMATE TO THE TSCR.ODI SIMULATED VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND POSITIONS THAT A SEPARATED PIECE OF THE TSCR MIGHT BECOME LODGED WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, BUT NONE OF THESE SIMULATIONS GENERATED ANY APPRECIABLE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT.
EA04016 · opened Jun 24, 2004 · closed Mar 31, 2005
STEERING BINDINGClosed
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 FAILED AND THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING EFFORT HAD BEEN ADVERSELY AFFECTED.TO DATE, ODI HAS NOT FOUND ANY SAMPLES OF A FAILED TSCR AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEFINITIVELY ESTABLISH WHETHER A FAILED TSCR CAN OR CANNOT CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.ODI BELIEVES THAT IT IS APPROPRIATE TO CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION(EA LEVEL) TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF TSCR FAILURES AND TO ASSESS THE EFFECT, IF ANY, THAT THESE TYPES OF FAILURES COULD HAVE ON VEHICLE STEERING EFFORT.
PE04014 · opened Feb 5, 2004 · closed Jun 24, 2004