1998 VOLVO 660Volvo 660 1998

Vehicle Details: Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1998 VOLVO 660.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls

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Bulletins

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  • KC-435 - POWER TRAIN: Volvo chassis - equipped with an automated manual transmission (amt, ishift) - snv 19-002 - amt oil filter housing corrosion
  • KC-2174 - STEERING: Volvo chassis - drag link inspection and replacement criteria
  • KC-2028 - POWER TRAIN: Amt control housing bench testing - false failures
  • KC-2107 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def level (uqls) sensor troubleshooting guide - us17+obd16 emissions and newer
  • KC-2112 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Programming failure - chassis with cummins engine and an allison transmission
  • KC-2116 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Nox sensor troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer emissions
  • KC-2119 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Dtc U012100 - lost communication with anti-lock brake system (abs) control module, no additional information
  • KC-2143 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: (back office) - cruise control inoperative after updating software vecu5 without esp package (uesp)
  • KC-2165 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def pump troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer emissions
  • KC-2171 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Temperature sensor troubleshooting guide - us10+obd13 and newer
  • KC-405 - 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-732 - 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-2107 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Def level (uqls) sensor troubleshooting guide - us17+obd16 emissions and newer
  • KC-726 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Fuel level gauge reading incorrect in the instrument cluster
  • KC-636 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE: Volvo fault code mid 144 psid 204 fmi 9
  • KC-639 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Volvo snv15-008 vocom adapter ( 88890300 ) may lock up when updating firmware
  • KC-640 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Volvo chassis - dealer support communication - selecting the proper sr area for creating an eservice
  • KC-642 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR: Volvo chassis - bendix abs6 to abs8 service information
  • KC-647 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Volvo chassis ghost codes due to poor grounding
  • KC-649 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Volvo snv14-035 when and how to contact tech support ( eservice & phone )
  • KC-650 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: Volvo chassis - fuel level gauge slow to respond to changes in fuel level
  • KC-660 - POWER TRAIN: Volvo chassis - pto pump speed calculator
  • TJ 35503 - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
  • Service Manager - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Shipping and handling of volvo lithium-ion 48v mild hybrid battery to global battery solutions (gbs)
  • 356EN01 - EQUIPMENT: Vida qr scanner mobile app
  • KC-784 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Volvo chassis - diagnostic trouble code ( dtc ) P0420 illuminating the malfunction indicator lamp (mil)
  • KC-392 - 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
Known Recall Investigations

  • Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break investigation # EA02021

    Odisinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or "near miss" events.See the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

  • Steering gearbox or u-joint investigation # PE01041


  • Sleeper berth fires investigation # PE01040


  • Steering axle u-bolt investigation # PE01042


  • Steering gearbox or u-joint investigation # PE01041


  • Steering axle u-bolt investigation # PE01042


  • Sleeper berth fires investigation # PE01040


  • Steering gearbox or u-joint investigation # PE01041

    Alleged that the steering locks-up, pulls or binds

  • Steering axle u-bolt investigation # PE01042

    Allege the u-bolts loosen or fracture resulting in displacement of the front axle

  • Sleeper berth fires investigation # PE01040

    Alleged that fires and/or smoke occur in the sleeping compartment berth

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone

While driving clutch cylinder will stick and or lock up, causing vehicle to disengage. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy for problem.*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)
For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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