1998 Volvo VNL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Volvo VNL has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (7 reports).

5Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Volvo VNL recalls

Suspension:Front

Recall 03V199May 28, 2003433 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch

Recall 02V238Sep 9, 20025,532 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 02V110Apr 11, 2002208 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232003Aug 22, 200018,362 vehicles affected

Tires:Bead

Recall 99V296001Oct 26, 199920 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Volvo VNL problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension7
Steering1

What owners report

2010-09-27, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURERS RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE STEERING DRAG LINK SEPTEMBER 2010. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS DUE TO AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
2002-03-04, Suspension
FRONT END VIBRATES AT ANY SPEED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN, ALSO IT WEARS ON THE TIRES BY DIPPING ON THE SIDES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
2001-03-16, Suspension
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. LOST WHEEL ASSEMBLY. *MJS
2001-03-16, Suspension
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
2001-03-16, Suspension
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS

1998 Volvo VNL questions

Does the 1998 Volvo VNL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Volvo VNL: Suspension:Front; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Tires:Bead. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (7), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo VNL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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