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1998 Volvo Vnl64t recalls & complaints

82 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

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NHTSA files recalls for the Volvo Vnl64t under individual trim or body names rather than "Vnl64t", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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Most complained-about parts: Suspension (51), Steering (6), Electrical system (5), Transmission / drivetrain (4), Fuel system (4).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

02/11/2003 · Steering
THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT TIE ROD, THE DEALER STATED THE TIRES WERE THE WRONG SIZE.*JB

05/13/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *JG

05/06/2002 · Body / structure
CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING OF THE CAB CRACKING ON THE SIDE FARINGS ON BOTH SIDES AND THE HOOD CRACKING. ALSO WHEN STANDING AT THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK LOOKING TO THE BACK OF THE TRUCK YOU CAN SEE THAT THE "LINES" ARE NOT SMOOTH. THE BACK STEP ON THE LEFT SIDE STICKS OUT. *JG

05/06/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER STATES THAT TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT WAS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY, VOLVO SERVICE REPLACED THE BULB, BUT AFTER THAT, THE DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY HAD LINES THROUGHOUT OBSCURING THE INFORMATION. MOST ALL THE DASH IS DARK INTERMITTENTLY, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS ARE AFFECTED BY HEAT AND CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTACT. *YD

03/08/2002 · Steering
WHEN DRIVING OR BACKING OUT AT LOW SPEED THE STEERING LOCKS UP, VEHICLE IS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *JB

03/08/2002 · Electrical system
GAUGES, TURN SIGNALS AND RIGHT SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE INOPERATIVE. *AK

08/15/2001 · Electrical system
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM UNDER DASH. *YH

08/15/2001 · Transmission / drivetrain
CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH

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