Does the 1998 Volvo ACL have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, steering, suspension, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1998 Volvo ACL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Volvo ACL?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Volvo ACL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Volvo ACL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1998 Volvo ACL recalls, newest first

August 22, 2000NHTSA 00V23200318,362 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock

Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 24, 2000NHTSA 00V00200213,516 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: 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 there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Consequence: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 17, 1998NHTSA 98V29700025 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 1998NHTSA 98V25500095,013 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension › Lines and fittings

Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Consequence: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1998NHTSA 98V1200013,065 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Rim

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Volvo ACL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Unknown or other2
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner1
Suspension1

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Questions

Does the 1998 Volvo ACL have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, parking brake, steering, suspension, wheels. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Volvo ACL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volvo dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Volvo ACL?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.