CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volvo VN610 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (42 reports).
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59Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1998 Volvo VN610 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volvo VN610.
Most common 1998 Volvo VN610 problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 42 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Equipment | 6 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO VN610. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BALL JOINT THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE DRAG LINK FELL APART. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 430,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 428,000. UPDATED 10/16/07 *TR
TRW MANUFACTURED BALL SOCKET ON DRAG LINK SEPARATED RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. MINOR CRASH WITH NO INJURIES
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE BRAKE (EXHAUST BRAKE) IS FAULTY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE ROCKER ARMS HAVE WORN OUT. *TT
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. ON SEVERAL OCCASISIONS THE DASH LIGHTS AND GAUGES OPERATE ERRATICALLY. *TT
CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH. *TT
1998 Volvo VN610 questions
Does the 1998 Volvo VN610 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Volvo VN610 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo VN610?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (42), Electrical System (18), Engine And Engine Cooling (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo VN610 has been fixed?
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