- The problem
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01V-139.001 And 02v-037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Volvo Acl Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Volvo Acl with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in August 2002 for the tie rod assembly. For comparison, the 1998 has 1 and the 2000 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Acl year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Volvo Acl recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during may 2001. 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. The campaign has been superceded by recall no. 02V037002. Owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were produced between july 5 and october 3, 1999.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball-socket assemblies.
- The problem
- 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 signal.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a steel fuel tank. The closure only fuel tank cap, installed on the steel fuel tank, failed when the tank was dropped from a 10' height as required by fmvss no. 393, "Liquid fuel tanks."
- The risk
- Fuel leakage could occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW FUEL TANK CAP.
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1 complaints about the 1999 Volvo Acl
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Consumer states during some daylight hours, it is impossible to read the numbers on the dash due to a shadow that is cast by the hood, there is no illumination to compensate for the shadow. *Slc
Volvo Acl: every year compared
All Acl years1999 Volvo Acl vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Volvo Acl | 1 | 6 | D | |
| 1999 Volvo S70 | 216 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo S80 | 210 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 169 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo V70XC | 79 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo 770 | 33 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 23 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible | 8 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo 850 | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Volvo Acl
Does the 1999 Volvo Acl have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1999 Volvo Acl: tie rod assembly (August 2002); tie rod assembly (May 2001); tie rod assembly (November 2000); linkages (October 2000) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Volvo Acl had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 10, 2002 and the latest on June 10, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Volvo Acl a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 25 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Volvo Acl year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo Acl years have the most complaints?
1994 (1), 1998 (1), 1999 (1). See every Volvo Acl year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Volvo Acl has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data