Does the 1998 Volvo WCA have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, parking brake, 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 WCA 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 WCA?

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

1998 Volvo WCA recalls

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

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

For the 1998 Volvo WCA. 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.

Has your Volvo been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Volvo dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Volvo WCA recalls, newest first

September 9, 2002NHTSA 02V2380005,532 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch

Summary: Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.
Consequence: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began October 31, 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.

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

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

No owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo WCA were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Volvo WCA have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, parking brake, 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 WCA 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 WCA?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.