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1999 Volvo Vnl Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1999 Volvo Vnl, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 1999 Volvo Vnl

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: front

    NHTSA 03V199000 Reported 433 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    On certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. An interim notice to owners was mailed on june 25, 2003. Final owner notification began on october 6, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

  2. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 02V238000 Reported 5,532 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the two tail lamps, back-up lamp,and license tag lamp were mounted on insufficiently rigid mounts.

    Remedy: Dealers will attach the two tail lamps, back-up lamp, and the license tap lamp on stiffer brackets. Owner notification began october 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

  3. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V110000 Reported 208 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    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 activated to control lighting…

    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…

  4. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V232003 Reported 18,362 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

  5. Bead (tires)

    NHTSA 99V296001 Reported 20 vehicles potentially affected VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with continental general s380a 295/75r22.5 lr g tires, serial nos. A3371e5488 through a3371e5089. These tires have been overcured.

    Remedy: Continental general is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will exchange the tire for an identical or reasonably equivalent tire.

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Volvo Vnl have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 487,900 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Dt: involving a semi tractor trailer. A drag link broke off @60 MPH; it just dropped off. Bought it 2 months ago. Bruce lee simons is the inspector's name who inspected the semi. He stated he had the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 2, 2005 · Suspension

“Vehicle is experiencing u-bolt problems and it is over weight. *yd”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2002 · Suspension

Compare Volvo Vnl model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnl model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Volvo Vnl10
1991 Volvo Vnl10
1992 Volvo Vnl10
1993 Volvo Vnl10
1994 Volvo Vnl10
1995 Volvo Vnl10
1996 Volvo Vnl10
1997 Volvo Vnl40
1998 Volvo Vnl58
1999 Volvo Vnl511
2000 Volvo Vnl410
2001 Volvo Vnl81
2002 Volvo Vnl71
2003 Volvo Vnl92
2004 Volvo Vnl65
2005 Volvo Vnl66
2006 Volvo Vnl77
2007 Volvo Vnl915
2008 Volvo Vnl123
2009 Volvo Vnl42
2010 Volvo Vnl40
2011 Volvo Vnl124
2012 Volvo Vnl145
2013 Volvo Vnl147
2014 Volvo Vnl128
2015 Volvo Vnl95
2016 Volvo Vnl612
2017 Volvo Vnl50
2018 Volvo Vnl58
2019 Volvo Vnl84
2020 Volvo Vnl90
2021 Volvo Vnl70
2022 Volvo Vnl72
2023 Volvo Vnl31
2024 Volvo Vnl70
2025 Volvo Vnl10

Checking a specific 1999 Volvo Vnl

How do I know if my 1999 Volvo Vnl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1999 Volvo Vnl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V232003).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.