1998 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK
0 recalls — 1 complaints — 61 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Dec 3, 2003
Incident date: Dec 3, 2003
1998, VOLVO, COMMERCIAL TRACTOR SERVICE, BRAKE PEDAL RIGHT ON THE FLOOR AND HARD TO REACH. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK
61 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 |
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-405
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation -
KC-2119
Jun 21, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2028
Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Jun 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-2171
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-2116
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2107
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-2165
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-726
May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726
May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-2107
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-665
May 18, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Bendix Wingman ACB ( Active Cruise with Braking ) SD-13-3333
KC-667
May 18, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Consumption Log Form
KC-667
May 18, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Consumption Log Form
KC-645
May 17, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Bendix Wingman Fusion Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS ) Camera Removal And Installation
KC-639
May 17, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639
May 17, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-640
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-640
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-642
May 17, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-642
May 17, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-645
May 17, 2022
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Bendix Wingman Fusion Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS ) Camera Removal And Installation
KC-645
May 17, 2022
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ) - Bendix Wingman Fusion Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS ) Camera Removal And Installation
KC-647
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-649
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-649
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-650
May 17, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-650
May 17, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-660
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-660
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-636
May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-636
May 16, 2022
119211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
SLV22-003
Mar 31, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Service Literature Published and Released in March, 2022
SLV22-003
Mar 31, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Literature Published and Released in March, 2022
SNV22-002
Mar 29, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TDP - When and How to Engage DTS
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-563
Feb 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-692
Oct 11, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
KC-692
Oct 11, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
KC-692
Oct 11, 2021
120100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
KC-210
Oct 11, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
KC-210
Oct 11, 2021
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
KC-210
Oct 11, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
KC-210
Oct 11, 2021
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Performance Bonus Guidelines (2010)
KC-692
Oct 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Lighting Control Module ( LCM ) Replacement - Refer To Technical Parts Information ( TPI ) 364 - 034 Control Unit
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA04016
Opened: Jun 24, 2004 — Closed: Mar 31, 2005
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S INVESTIGATIONCONCLUDED THAT THE LEGS THAT RETAIN THE TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), PART NUMBER 1607363, TO THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLED IN MODEL YEAR 1998 - 1999 VN AND VHD SERIES VTNA (VOLVO TRUCK NORTH AMERICA) VEHICLES ARE PRONE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING.WHEN THE RETENTION LEGS BREAK, T... Read more
PE02095
Opened: Dec 11, 2002 — Closed: May 30, 2003
INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
THE COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER ARE: SKF (HUB MFR), ARVINMERITOR (FRONT AXLE MFR), AND VOLVO (MANUFACTURER OF CLASS VIII TRACTOR/TRUCKS).SKF IDENTIFIED MANUFACTURING DEFECTS FOR SPECIFIC BUILD DATES ON FRONT AXLE HUB AND BEARINGS (WHEEL BEARINGS) SUPPLIED TO ARVINMERITOR.AS A RESULT, ARVINMERI... Read more
DP01003
Opened: Mar 22, 2001 — Closed: Mar 18, 2002
SAFETY DEFECT
There is no summary currently available
SQ97011
Opened: May 6, 1997 — Closed: Jun 10, 1997
BROKEN OR DAMAGED ENGINE FAN
VOLVO REPORTED THAT THEY RECEIVED 237 WARRANTY CLAIMS ON FAN BLADE ASSEMBLIES.OF THESE, 130 MENTIONED PIECE MISSING FROM BLADE UPON BEING INSPECTED BY DEALER PERSONNEL, BUT NOT A SINGLE INCIDENT WAS OBSERVED BY SHOP PERSONNEL.FIELD TRIPS TO SEVERAL DEALERS INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT SEEN ANY PROBL... Read more
EA96009
Opened: Jun 17, 1996 — Closed: Nov 23, 1999
DYSFUNCTIONAL TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY
freightliner issued the subject service bulletin outlining the repair/replacement procedures concerning turn signal switch malfunctions.The turn signal switches are produced by Grote Industries and are sold to multiple heavy truck OEM's/aftermarket sale
VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO HEAVY TRUCK across all model years (1988–1992).
5
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths