NHTSA recall 98V-255 (98V255000)

suspension recall reported October 14, 1998 - about 95,013 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V255000
Also written as: 98V-255
Reported: October 14, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~95,013
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-255 when calling a dealer.

Affected 7 models

Volvo Acl - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo Wah - 1995, 1997, 1998

Volvo Wca - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo WG - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo Wia - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo WX - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Volvo WXLL - 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.