The 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 208 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR02V1100002002-04-11208 affected
Defect
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS…
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER ABS WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON OR RUN POSITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE…
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
SEATS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints18
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While driving the vehicle's left steering arm came apart. The vehicle then drifted into the wall and came to rest. The vehicle sustained damage. It was determined that the steering arm was improperly maintained (ohio traffic crash report). *mr *nm”
“The truck is leaning to the left side.>the truck has premature steer tire wear on the right side.>the truck has extensive shaking in the steering wheel what caused >replacement of two windshields.>the truck looses wheel alignment.>my biggest concern is that a volvo gmc truck of chicago determined…”
“The truck is leaning to the left side.>the truck has premature steer tire wear on the right side.>the truck has extensive shaking in the steering wheel what caused >replacement of two windshields.>the truck looses wheel alignment.>my biggest concern is that a volvo gmc truck of chicago determined…”
“Consumer stated the seat valve, foot valve hood shocks, cab blower motor steering column were all replaced, also the suspension leveling valve and air dryer were also replaced.*jb”
“Consumer stated the seat valve, foot valve hood shocks, cab blower motor steering column were all replaced, also the suspension leveling valve and air dryer were also replaced.*jb”
“Consumer stated the seat valve, foot valve hood shocks, cab blower motor steering column were all replaced, also the suspension leveling valve and air dryer were also replaced.*jb”
“Consumer stated the seat valve, foot valve hood shocks, cab blower motor steering column were all replaced, also the suspension leveling valve and air dryer were also replaced.*jb”
“Various problems with front end resulting in axle sliding around curve causing a rollover 25-march-2000, consumer heard loud snap as accident happended, front left tire was bent, contacted specialist claims who said the axle shifted. *tt”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA04016 Opened 2004-06-24 · closed 2005-03-31
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, THE SEPARATED…
InvestigationEA04016 Opened 2004-06-24 · closed 2005-03-31
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, THE SEPARATED…
InvestigationPE04014 Opened 2004-02-05 · closed 2004-06-24
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE THAT THE TSCR HAD…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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