1999 VOLVO VN610 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
64
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 VOLVO VN610
The 1999 VOLVO VN610 has received a total of 64 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (40 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 VOLVO VN610
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO VN610. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 VOLVO VN610
64 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 VOLVO VN610. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OWNER REPORTS THAT BALL SOCKET ON DRAG LINK SEPARATED CREATING A LOSS OF STEERING. VEHICLE DEPARTED RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY AND CAME TO REST IN A SWAMP. OWNER REPORTS VEHICLE MILEAGE AT JUST OVER 501,000. ROUTINE INSPECTS FAILED TO REVEAL ANY INDICATION OF IMPENDING FAILURE. THIS BALL SOCKET WAS NOT SUBJECT OF RECALL *CB
POOR TIRE TREAD WEAR - TREAD FAILS AFTER 60000 MILES. WHEEL ALIGNMENT GOOD, PERHAPS SPRINGS TOO WEAK. STEER AXLE APPEARS HEAVY - BOBTAIL WEIGHT 12,180 LBS. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS N-14 ENGINE. *AK
POOR TIRE TREAD WEAR - TREAD FAILS AFTER 60000 MILES. WHEEL ALIGNMENT GOOD, PERHAPS SPRINGS TOO WEAK. STEER AXLE APPEARS HEAVY - BOBTAIL WEIGHT 12,180 LBS. VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS N-14 ENGINE. *AK
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THE DASH BOARD. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DASH BOARD LOSES POWER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. TS
THE BUNK CLOCK IN THE VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING. THIS WAS COVERED BUT NOW THE WIRING TO THE CLOCK IS DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER IS ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. *JG
Safety Rating for the 1999 VOLVO VN610
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 VOLVO VN610 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 VOLVO VN610
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 VOLVO VN610
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN610
- 1997 VOLVO VN610 — 3 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO VN610 — 164 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO VN610 (current)
- 2000 VOLVO VN610 — 29 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO VN610 — 1 complaint
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