Volvo Wg 1998

• Recall 830 [USA]: It may not allow the driver of a rearward approaching vehicle to have full view of the lamps.
  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.
  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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 6775 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  dealers will replace the abs ecu.
  owner notification was phased.First mailing to critical category "a" owners began december 11, 2000.All other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 7847 [USA]: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  dealers will replace the suspect valves.
  volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0002.Owner notification began march 28, 2000. 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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 10529 [USA]: This condition can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. The upper steering arm can fail without warning.
  dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
  owner notification began november 30, 1998. 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 truck at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 13128 [USA]: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
  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.
  dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
  owner notification began during november 1998. 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.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 9171 [USA]: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
  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.
  accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
  accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.Owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2000102 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the double check valve disc incorporated into the brake manifold dash valve can become brittle over time and crack. If this condition exists and there is a single point failure in either the primary or secondary air system, loss of all service braking could result without warning with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: manifold dash valve will be replaced.

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• Recall 2000210 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the abs ecu misinterprets certain signals from wheel ends which can result in the temporary loss of braking capability on one or more wheel positions for several seconds. This response results from either an abs cable that has chafed through the insulation and contacted a rotating part or a misaligned tone ring that has been damaged by contacting other components. Correction: abs ecu will be replaced with a new ecu with upgraded software capable of detecting and properly responding to erroneous signals.

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• Recall 1999001 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles, the front steer axle upper steering arm on may fail without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: suspect steering arms will be replace on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1998246 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the air ride suspension control valve supply line is not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of an air suspension bag failure, there will be loss of air pressure in the "b" system which supplies air pressure to the front steer axle brakes. This could result in loss of front steer axle brakes and increased stopping distances. Correction: air pressure protection valve will be installed.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

While driving brakes locked up, key was stuck in ignition, and electronic system was down. *ak

Consumer complained about problems with the whole wiring harnness for the engine compartment. Manufacturer was contacted, and they only gave the run around.Also, dealer was contacted and stated that they would try to help consumer, but has not as of yetheard from him.*ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• U0121 [1] Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
• P0420 [1] Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)