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1998 Volvo VN recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Volvo VN. 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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1998 Volvo VN recalls, newest first

March 22, 2001NHTSA 01V0930001,577 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. Under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information pursuant to the requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," does not accurately reflect the actual front gross axle weight.
Consequence
When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for personal belongings, the actual gross axle weight may exceed the stated rating found on the weight certification label.
Remedy
The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of front axle tires, rims or tie rod tube or a combination thereof; or (3) replacement or relocation of the fuel tanks. Due to the various truck configurations, several owner notification letters are being sent for this campaign. The first owner notification letter was mailed April 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy or label within a reasonable time should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

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

August 18, 1999NHTSA 99V225000352 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with an espar compact heater mounted in the luggage compartment. The fuel-metering pump that supplies fuel to the compact heater is not wired through a rollover protection switch. This does not comply with 49 CFR 393.77, "heaters."
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be supplied to the heater creating the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will wire the fuel-metering pump through a rollover protection switch.

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

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

May 4, 1998NHTSA 98V0920002,329 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary
Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and headlight functions.
Consequence
If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drl control module.
Components
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch; Exterior lighting

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1998 Volvo VN with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Suspension10
  2. Unknown or other4
  3. Equipment3
  4. Exterior lighting3
  5. Power train › Manual transmission3

Other Volvo VN years

Other 1998 Volvo models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  2. 1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
  4. 1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Volvo VN have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, parking brake, visibility, steering, wheels, exterior lighting. 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 VN 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 VN?
9 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.