NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Volvo VN610 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Volvo VN610 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 21 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Volvo VN610.
1999 Volvo VN610 owner complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo VN610, describing incidents dated November 1, 1999 to March 15, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
Of the 21 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10015372 · Filed
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…
ODI #10007133 · Filed
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
ODI #10001055 · Filed
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
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Volvo VN610 in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA04-016: STEERING BINDING
Closed March 31, 2005
- Preliminary Evaluation PE04-014: STEERING BINDING
Closed June 24, 2004
- Engineering Analysis EA02-021: FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
Closed November 6, 2003
Check your 1999 Volvo VN610 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo VN610 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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