Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Volvo Volvo Truck

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 18 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V110000

Service brakes, air: antilock

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock
Manufacturer
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Vehicles affected
208
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-11
Owners notified
2002-04-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension5—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Equipment1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.