Car Problem DataNHTSA records

1998 Volvo Autocar

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 1 time.

1 safety recall

Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan99V078000
Filed Apr 13, 1999382 vehiclesVolvo Trucks North America Inc

Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.

Risk. THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1998
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
1998 — this page0100Routine
19970100Routine
19960100Routine
19950100Routine
19940100Routine

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Apr 13, 1999. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.