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Recall 98V-255: 1994–1998 Volvo ACL, 1990–1998 Volvo Fe and 21 more

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 14, 1998, covering about 95,013 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-255
Report date
Oct 14, 1998
Vehicles affected
95,013
Owners notified
Nov 27, 1998

The problem

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.

The risk

This condition would result in increased stopping distances.

The fix

Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Notes

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
ComponentSuspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension › Lines and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V255000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo ACL1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo Fe1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo WAH1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo WCA1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo WG1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo WIA1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo WX1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
Volvo Wxll1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc ACL1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc ACM1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991All years
White Gmc Fe1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WAH1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WCA1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WCL1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990All years
White Gmc WCM1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WCS1986, 1987, 1988, 1989All years
White Gmc WG1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WH1991, 1992All years
White Gmc WIA1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WIL1986, 1987, 1988, 1989All years
White Gmc WIM1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc WX1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years
White Gmc Wxll1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-255?

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.

How is recall 98V-255 fixed?

Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.